Lochaber ax

noun

Loch·​aber ax

läḵˈ|äbə(r)-,

läˈk|,

|abə(r)-

: a weapon formerly used by Scottish Highlanders consisting of a pole with a long ax head often provided with a hook at its end

Word History

Etymology

from Lochaber, district in Scotland

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