doloire

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from French doloire.

Noun[edit]

doloire (plural doloires)

  1. A medieval war and utility axe with a long wooden haft of 1.5 metres in length set with a blade shaped as a tear drop.

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Inherited from Vulgar Latin dolatōria, from Latin dolō (to hew).

Pronunciation[edit]

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Noun[edit]

doloire f (plural doloires)

  1. plane (type of tool)
  2. doloire (axelike weapon)

Descendants[edit]

  • English: doloire

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