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bat⋅tle-ax

  [bat-l-aks]
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–noun
1. a broadax formerly used as a weapon of war.
2. Slang. a domineering, aggressive, sharp-tempered person, esp. a woman.
Also, battle-axe.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME batelax
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Battle Axe
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bat·tle-ax or bat·tle-axe   (bāt'l-āks')
n.  

  1. A heavy broad-headed ax formerly used as a weapon.

  2. Slang A woman held to be antagonistic or overbearing.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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