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PONIARD

\pˈə͡ʊnɪəd], \pˈə‍ʊnɪəd], \p_ˈəʊ_n_ɪ__ə_d]\

Definitions of PONIARD

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A kind of dagger, -- usually a slender one with a triangular or square blade.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

A kind of small dagger.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

A small dagger for stabbing.
To stab with a poniard.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

To stab or pierce with a poniard.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. [French, Latin] A small dagger; a sharp pointed instrument for stabbing; a stiletto;â€”a small, thick needle for piercing cloth, muslin, &c., for eyelet holes; piercer.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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