voulge

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A medieval poleaxe bearing resemblance to a glaive or a Lochaber ax, although the blade portion is somewhat more elongated.

Pronunciation

/vu(l)ʒ/

Word forms

voulge voulges vouge

Etymology

From French voulge, vouge, of uncertain origin, but perhaps from or related to Medieval Latin vidubium. (Some references suggest a comparison to Latin vanga instead.)

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