"Lochaber ax" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Lochaber axes [plural]
Etymology: So called from Lochaber, in Scotland. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Lochaber ax (plural Lochaber axes)
  1. A weapon of war, consisting of a pole armed with an axhead at its end, formerly used by the Scottish Highlanders. Categories (topical): Weapons Synonyms: Lochaber axe
    Sense id: en-Lochaber_ax-en-noun-m3~mTjmQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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