English word origin

Etymology of axes

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

plural of ax and axe

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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Source etymology 2

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verb

third-person singular simple present indicative of ax and axe (all etymologies and senses)

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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Source etymology 3

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noun

plural of axis

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Latin axēs.

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