PALSTAVE

Etymology

Noun

palstave (plural palstaves)

A prehistoric bronze axe.

Source: Wiktionary


Pal"stave`, n. Etym: [Dan. paalstav.]

Definition: A peculiar bronze adz, used in prehistoric Europe about the middle of the bronze age. Dawkins.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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