lochaber ax

Loch·a·ber ax

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lo-khah-buh r; English lo-kah-ber]
- /lɒˈxɑ bər; English lɒˈkɑ bər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lo-khah-buh r; English lo-kah-ber]
- /lɒˈxɑ bər; English lɒˈkɑ bər/

Definitions of lochaber ax words

noun lochaber ax a Scottish battle-ax of the 16th century, having a tall, cleaverlike blade with a hook at its upper end. 1
noun lochaber ax A weapon of war, consisting of a pole armed with an axhead at its end, formerly used by the Scottish Highlanders. 0

before 1610

One of the 40% oldest English words

First recorded in 1610-20; named after Lochaber, Scotland

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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