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Poniard

Poniard Meaning & Definition
Poniard Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Poniard?

[n] a dagger with a slender blade
[v] stab with a poniard

Synonyms | Synonyms for Poniard: bodkin

Related Terms | Find terms related to Poniard:

See Also | dagger | knife | stab | sticker

Poniard In Webster's Dictionary

\Pon"iard\, n. [F. poignard (cf. It. pugnale, Sp. pu[~n]al), fr. L. pugio, -onis; probably akin to pugnus fist, or fr. pugnus fist, as held in the fist. See {Pugnacious}.] A kind of dagger, -- usually a slender one with a triangular or square blade. She speaks poniards, and every word stabs. --Shak.
\Pon"iard\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Poniarded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Poniarding}.] To pierce with a poniard; to stab. --Cowper.

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