"voulge" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /vu(l)ʒ/ Forms: voulges [plural]
Etymology: From French voulge, vouge, of uncertain origin, but perhaps from or related to Medieval Latin vidubium. (Some references suggest a comparison to Latin vanga instead.) Etymology templates: {{der|en|fr|voulge}} French voulge, {{cog|ML.|vidubium}} Medieval Latin vidubium, {{m+|la|vanga}} Latin vanga Head templates: {{en-noun}} voulge (plural voulges)
  1. (historical) A medieval poleaxe bearing resemblance to a glaive or a Lochaber ax, although the blade portion is somewhat more elongated. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Polearms, Weapons Synonyms: vouge Related terms: volge
    Sense id: en-voulge-en-noun-tCL8vkiZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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Alternative forms

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