Bible Encyclopedias
Pole-Axes

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

were the ensigns of legates a latere, carried with silver pillars (Galatians 2:9) before cardinals Wolsey and Pole.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Pole-Axes'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​p/pole-axes.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.