Battle-axe

(Mil.) An ancient offensive weapon, which was not employed by the Greeks and Romans, but formed part of the offensive armor of the Gauls from time immemorial. In the Middle Ages, it was carried slung over one side of the pommel of the manat-arms' saddle. Battle Creek, a town of Michigan, Calhoun co., 120 m. W. of Detroit. Pop. 5,838. [s. 80]