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Definition of: pole-ax
(pōl′aks′) noun
A medieval weapon consisting of an ax, or a combined ax and pick, set on a long pole; a battle–ax.
—v.t. To strike or fell with a pole–ax. Also pole′–axe′. [ME pollax <pol poll1 + AX]
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