extre

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From ax (axle) +‎ tre. Compare axiltre.

Pronunciation

  • (Early ME) IPA(key): /ɛksˈtrøː/, /aksˈtrøː/
  • IPA(key): /ɛksˈtreː/, /aksˈtreː/

Noun

extre (plural extrees)

  1. axletree (pole connecting the wheels of a wheeled vehicle)
  2. axle (pole which a wheel revolves around)

Descendants

  • English: axtree
  • Scots: axtrie (obsolete)

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