English edit

Etymology edit

ax +‎ -woman

Noun edit

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.