battleax

noun

Meaning

An ancient military weapon, an axe designed for combat.
This weapon borne on arms as a mark of prowess.
A domineering, antagonistic woman.
An electric guitar.
(usually spelt "battleaxe") An allotment of land at the rear of another property, with a long, narrow strip of land connecting it to the roadway.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

battleaxe(English)battle-axe(English)battle-ax(English)broadax(English)poleax(English)scramaseax(English)tomaxe(English)lochaber axe(English)

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