poniard
Americannoun
verb (used with object)
noun
verb
Etymology
Origin of poniard
1580–90; < French poignard, derivative of poing fist < Latin pugnus; -ard
Example Sentences
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Throughout, the filtering of bygone times through impish anachronism — complete with droll references that might do an AP History exam proud — gives “Six” the sheen of a polished poniard.
From Washington Post
He was in the heart of a hostile fortress where the resistance of a single man armed to the teeth must have been futile; and he was unarmed, save for a poniard.
From Project Gutenberg
What is this mysterious essence which the wasp carries in its poniard?
From Project Gutenberg
Endicott had then cut the cross from the standard of England with his poniard; and Charles II. had been humbled in the persons of his commissioners.
From Project Gutenberg
He made a futile attempt to ward with his poniard, but it fell from his grasp.
From Project Gutenberg
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