[f. AX sb.1 + -MAN.]
1. One who uses an ax in his work; a woodman.
1809. J. Barlow, Columb., VI. 371. Scalpers, and ax-men rush from Eric’s shore.
1878. J. Buller, N. Zealand, I. ii. 27–8. They worked as axe-men, sawyers, etc.
2. A warrior armed with a battle-ax.
1828. Tytler, Hist. Scot. (1864), II. 218. Every axe-man who had neither spear nor bow.
