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.

Alternative forms

• vouge

See also

• volge