battle-ax

bat·tle–ax

noun \ˈba-t^əl-ˌaks\

Definition of BATTLE-AX

1

: a broadax formerly used as a weapon of war

2

: a usually older woman who is sharp-tongued, domineering, or combative

Variants of BATTLE-AX

bat·tle–ax or bat·tle–axe \ˈba-t^əl-ˌaks\

First Known Use of BATTLE-AX

14th century

Related to BATTLE-AX

Synonyms: battle-ax (or battle-axe), dragon lady, fury, harpy, harridan, termagant, virago, vixen

Related Words: fishwife, gorgon; carper, castigator, caviler (or caviller), censurer, critic, faultfinder, nitpicker, railer, scold; belittler, derider, detractor; pettifogger, quibbler

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