broadax

noun

broad·​ax ˈbrȯd-ˌaks How to pronounce broadax (audio)
variants or broadaxe
: a large ax with a broad blade

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of broadax was before the 12th century

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broadax

noun
broad·​ax
variants or broadaxe
ˈbrȯd-ˌaks How to pronounce broadax (audio)
: an ax with a broad blade

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