n. [ Native name. ] (Zool.) One of the largest African antelopes (Hippotragusnasomaculatus or Oryx nasomaculatus). [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ It is now believed to be the Strepsiceros (twisted horn) of the ancients. By some it is thought to be the pygarg of the Bible. [ 1913 Webster ]
{ } n. 1. An ancient military weapon; a battle-ax. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. An ax with a broad edge, for hewing timber. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. tachy`s quick + di`daxis teaching. ] A short or rapid method of instructing. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]