Lochaber ax
- noun
- /ˈlɒxəˌbɛr æks/
- Archaic
:
hacha Lochaber
- The Lochaber ax was a formidable weapon in the hands of the Highland warriors.
Examples
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Museums in Scotland often display the Lochaber ax alongside other traditional arms.
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I saw a Lochaber axe in the museum yesterday.
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In the battle reenactment, the soldier carried an impressive replica of the Lochaber ax.
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The Lochaber ax was a crucial weapon for Highland warriors.
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Museums in Scotland often display the Lochaber ax alongside other traditional arms.
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In the battle reenactment, the soldier carried an impressive replica of the Lochaber ax.
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The Lochaber ax was a formidable weapon in the hands of the Highland warriors.
Synonyms
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A large ax with a wide blade used in battle
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Lochaber + ax
The compound is formed from a place-name and the noun 'ax', so a learner who knows 'Lochaber' (as a place) and 'ax' can reasonably infer it denotes an ax associated with Lochaber or a regional/variant type. However, the precise historical sense — a long-handled battle-ax used by Highlanders — is specific and not fully predictable from the constituents alone, so the transparency is partial.
Etymology
Lochaber ax comes from the Lochaber area of Scotland and refers to a long-handled battle ax used by Highland fighters. Its long handle and heavy hooked blade were used to pull riders off horses, so the picture of that long pole with a big blade helps you remember it means 'a long-handled battle-ax' today.