English

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Etymology

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From ax +‎ -woman.

Noun

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axwoman (plural axwomen)

  1. Alternative spelling of axewoman
    Coordinate term: axman
    • 2004, David Mitchell, Cloud Atlas: A Novel[1], page 385:
      "You a copper?" The axwoman advanced.
    • ?, Elisabeth Wheatley, Dunedrifter[2], page ?:
      "No!" The axwoman screamed. She whirled on Kasrei, but it was too late.