lochaber ax

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CIDE DICTIONARY

lochaber ax, n. [So called from Lochaber, in Scotland.].

 A weapon of war, consisting of a pole armed with an axhead at its end, formerly used by the Scotch Highlanders.  [1913 Webster]

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lochaber ax

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