curtal-axe en · NOUN
Etymology
Corruption of the earlier forms coutelas and curtelas. See cutlass.
Meanings
- (obsolete) A short, broad sword.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| curt-axe | alternative | lexicographic | |
| curtal-ax | alternative | lexicographic | |
| curtaxe | alternative | lexicographic | |
| curtal-axes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |