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battle-ax
or bat·tle-axe
[ bat-l-aks ]
/ ˈbæt lˌæks /
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noun
a broadax formerly used as a weapon of war.
Slang. a domineering, aggressive, sharp-tempered person, especially a woman.
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Origin of battle-ax
1350–1400; Middle English batelax
Words nearby battle-ax
batting, batting average, batting eye, batting order, battle, battle-ax, Battle-Ax culture, battle-axe, battle-axe block, battlebus, battle clasp
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