poleaxe

English

noun
Definitions
  • An ax having both a blade and a hammer face; used to slaughter cattle.
  • (historical) A long-handled battle axe, being a combination of ax, hammer and pike.

Etymology

Affix from English poll (head, survey) + English axe.

Origin

English

axe

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