Poniard
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɒnjəd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Poniard is a noun meaning (now chiefly historical) A dagger typically having a slender square or triangular blade.
Meaning
(now chiefly historical) A dagger typically having a slender square or triangular blade.
More Meanings
- To stab with a poniard.
Example Sentences
Manfred […] would have poignarded the peasant in their arms.
You yeoman phevvterer, conduct mee to / The Lady of the manſion, or my poniard / Shall diſemboge thy ſoule.
The gaunt men carried swords and daggers with a new familiarity, and even the women had poniards belted at their waists.
On this occasion I said nothing, but concealing his poniard in my clothes, I hasted up the mountain, determined to execute my purpose […].
Word Forms
- poniards
- poniarding
- poniarded
Synonyms for poniard
Depending on context, synonyms include bodkin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bodkin, poignard, poinard, poinyard, poynard, pugio.
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