Definitions

1. verb

to smear or daub with woad, a blue dye extracted from the woad plant.

“The ancient Celtic warriors woadwaxen their bodies for battle.”

2. verb (archaic)

to become or be covered with woad stains, often as a result of being wounded.

“He woadwaxen after being struck by an arrow in the battle.”

3. noun

a person or thing that woadwaxen, especially in the sense of being stained with woad.

“The woadwaxen warrior was a symbol of strength and bravery.”