noun
poniard
Poniard (noun) means a dagger that usually has a narrow blade, square or triangular in cross-section.
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A dagger that usually has a narrow blade, square or triangular in cross-section.
"The gaunt men carried swords and daggers with a new familiarity, and even the women had poniards belted at their waists."
— Christopher Paolini, Dragon Tales (2003)
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Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French poignard (the source of the -ard ending), from poing (“fist”), which came from Old French poing, from Latin pugnus (“fist”).
Synonyms
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bodkin
Rhymes for poniard
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What is the meaning of poniard?
"poniard" (noun) means a dagger that usually has a narrow blade, square or triangular in cross-section.
What is another word for poniard?
Other words for "poniard" include bodkin.
