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Search phrase: poleaxe

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HamletHam I.i.63He smote the sledded pole-axe on the ice.He smot the sledded Pollax on the Ice.
Love's Labour's LostLLL V.ii.574pole-axe sitting on a close-stool, will be given to Ajax.Pollax sitting on a close stoole, will be giuen to Aiax.

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poleaxe, sleddedbattle-axe made like a sledge-hammer
pollaxF and QQ alternative to 'poleaxe'

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