To these the Franks added the heavy battle-axe, or francisca, useful for both hacking and throwing. |
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Henry lost when Robert's battle-axe slammed through Henry's helmet and cut his head in two. |
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Finally, the most opprobrium is reserved for a woman who falls into the battle-axe role-trap. |
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The traditional image of a hospital matron is of a buxom battle-axe, administering tough love, 1950s style. |
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However, a sword, a battle-axe, a shield boss and a spearhead were still inside the grave. |
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From being this Italian battle-axe, she's now this gracious beauty with flowing gold hair. |
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That judgment may have been sly — the woman looks to be something of a battle-axe — but the composition is majestic, and Picasso never parted with it. |
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Armed with a massive battle-axe, guitar, and his hot-rod, Eddie will rip the faces off of demons. |
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On television she is a sari-clad battle-axe. |
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Can we imagine us going back to trial by battle-axe or boiling oil? |
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Oksza is an old Polish word for battle-axe. |
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