Herb. Obs. Also 7 ax-vitch. [f. AX sb.1 + FITCH.] A leguminous plant (Securigera Coronilla), a native of Southern Europe.
1562. Turner, Herbal, II. 132 a. I call it Axsede or Axwurt (or Axfich) because … the sede … is lyke vnto a two edged axe.
1601. Holland, Pliny, II. 274. Axvitch.
1611. Cotgr., Securidaque, the pulse Axseed, Axwort, Axfitch, Hatchetfitch.
1727. Bradley, Fam. Dict., Horse-shoe … a rare plant which has Leaves like the small Axfitch.
