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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A giant axe; a broadaxe. rare

   "The Saint-Commander rested his famous greataxe against his chair. Gil recalled its name, Red Pilgrim."

Example

More examples

"The Saint-Commander rested his famous greataxe against his chair. Gil recalled its name, Red Pilgrim."

Etymology

From great + axe. Probably modeled on greatsword, greathelm, etc.

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