Lochaber ax

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Etymology

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So called from Lochaber, in Scotland.

Noun

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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.