voulge

English

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.)

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /vu(l)ʒ/

Noun

voulge (plural voulges)

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

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