What does "voulge" mean?

A medieval poleaxe bearing resemblance to a glaive or a Lochaber ax, although the blade portion is somewhat more elongated.

What is a synonym for "voulge"?

Common synonyms include: pole cleaver.

Voulge

//vu(l)ʒ// noun

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Noun

1
A medieval poleaxe bearing resemblance to a glaive or a Lochaber ax, although the blade portion is somewhat more elongated. historical

Synonyms

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pole cleaver

Etymology

From French voulge, vouge, of uncertain origin, but perhaps from or related to Medieval Latin vidubium. (Some references suggest a comparison to Latin vanga instead.)

Related phrases

lochaber ax

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