† ˈcurtaxe Obs. rare—1.
An alteration of curtal-axe, probably with a supposed derivation from curt short, and axe.
| 1596 Spenser F.Q. iv. ii. 42 With curtaxe used Diamond to smite, And Triamond to handle speare and shield, But speare and curtaxe both usd Priamond in field. |