voulge en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /vu(l)ʒ/
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.)
Meanings
- (historical) A medieval poleaxe bearing resemblance to a glaive or a Lochaber ax, although the blade portion is somewhat more elongated.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| vouge | alternative | lexicographic | |
| voulges | Number=Plur | lexicographic |