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• Axe — is a locational surname which is of Olde English, pre 10th century origins. It derives from the Ancient British word for a river Isca which predates the Roman Invasion of 55 a.d., through the later aesce to the medieval exe or axe. In effect the… …   Surnames reference

• poll-axe — pollˈ axe noun A poleaxe • • • Main Entry: ↑poll …   Useful english dictionary

• Axe — The axe, or ax, is an implement that has been used for millennia to shape, split and cut wood, harvest timber, as a weapon and a ceremonial or heraldic symbol. The axe has many forms and specialized uses but generally consists of an axe head with …   Wikipedia

• Cleaving axe — For other uses, see Cleaver. A cleaving axe or cleaver is a form of axe used within green woodworking. As the name suggests, it is used for cleaving, the practice of splitting green wood lengthways. Cleaving is used to turn a log into more usable …   Wikipedia

• Tomahawk (axe) — A tomahawk is a type of axe native to North America, traditionally resembling a hatchet with a straight shaft. The name came into the English language in the 17th century as a transliteration of the Virginian Algonquian word.Tomahawks were… …   Wikipedia

• Paul Bunyan's Axe — Paul Bunyan s Axe, named after the mythical giant lumberjack Paul Bunyan, is a prize awarded every year to the winner of the college football game between Minnesota and Wisconsin.HistoryThe trophy is a symbol of one of the most heated rivalries… …   Wikipedia

• fire axe — noun A special type of axe used by firefighters, typically featuring a pick shaped pointed poll (area of the head opposite the cutting edge) and in a vivid color to make it easily visible during an emergency …   Wiktionary

• pole|axe — pole|ax or pole|axe «POHL AKS», noun, verb, axed, ax|ing. –n. 1. an ax with a long handle and a hook or spike opposite the blade. 2. a kind of battle ax with a short handle. –v.t. to fell with or as if with a poleax. ╂[Middle English pollax <… …   Useful english dictionary

• Pollaxe (Polearm) — The poleaxe is a type of European polearm which was widely used by medieval infantry. It is also known by the names pole axe, pole axe, polax, and Hache (French meaning axe). EtymologySometimes weapons such as the halberd, the bardiche or the… …   Wikipedia

• DC Universe Classics — is an action figure toyline, a sub line of the DC Universe toy brand manufactured by Mattel. These are 6 inch scale figures based on characters owned by DC Comics. The entire line is sculpted by the Four Horsemen Studios. Contents 1 History 2… …   Wikipedia

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