English Explanatory Dictionary

greataxe

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A giant axe; a broadaxe.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɹeɪtæks/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-greataxe.wav

Word forms

greataxe greataxes greatax great-ax great-axe

Etymology

From great + axe. Probably modeled on greatsword, greathelm, etc.

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