May a palm branch be used on Shabbat to chase flies if cut before Shabbat?

Synopsis

A palm branch cut before Shabbat for the purpose of chasing flies is permitted to use, as cutting it for a purpose makes it a full keli.

Early Acharonim
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Lesser cited
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