noun
- the nuchal ligament of an animal, especially as used for making bowstrings
Usage: archaic; historical
Examples
- Medieval archers valued paxwax from deer for its strength and flexibility.
- The bowyer carefully prepared the paxwax to create a durable bowstring.
- Paxwax was considered superior to plant fibers for bow construction.
- Hunters would save the paxwax from their kills for crafting purposes.
- The term paxwax comes from an old word meaning sinew or tendon.