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axemanship|ˈæksmənʃɪp| [f. axe-man + -ship 2 b.] The ability of an axeman; skill in handling an axe. Also fig.; cf. axe n.1 1 c.
1893Field 28 Jan. 117/3 Axemanship is so universal in Tasmania..that it is said even the bank managers..have usually one or two toes missing. 1961Times 9 Feb. 5/6 When the Minister..was appointed to a great spending department it was his axemanship that was needed. |