What does moot-axe mean?
Moot-axe means (West Country) A specialised axe for cutting tree stumps..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(West Country) A specialised axe for cutting tree stumps..
The total area within the Romano-British fortress is perhaps three acres, and the fact that the explorer is no longer young and was single-handed quite precluded any extensive trenching in the hard and stony soil with no implements other than a shovel, a small spade and a moot-axe.
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Moot-axe means (West Country) A specialised axe for cutting tree stumps..
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The total area within the Romano-British fortress is perhaps three acres, and the fact that the explorer is no longer young and was single-handed quite precluded any extensive trenching in the hard and stony soil with no implements other than a shovel, a small spade and a moot-axe.
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