battle-ax
noun
bat·tle-ax
ˈba-tᵊl-ˌaks 
variants
or battle-axe
1
: a broadax formerly used as a weapon of war
2
: a usually older woman who is sharp-tongued, domineering, or combative
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First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of battle-ax was
in the 14th century
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“Battle-ax.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/battle-ax. Accessed 26 Sep. 2023.
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battle-ax
noun
bat·tle-ax
variants
or battle-axe
ˈbat-ᵊl-ˌaks
: an ax with a broad blade formerly used as a weapon
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