Helve

n. [A-S. hielfa, helf, hylf, O. H. Ger. helbe, halbe, halp. Cf. HELM.] The handle of an ax or hatchet; sometimes the head of the ax.

The helve of the ax craved a handle of the wood of oaks. Fuller.

[imp. & p. p. HELVED; p. pr. & vb. n. HELVING.] To furnish with a helve, as an ax.