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单词 poniard
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Definition of poniard in English:

poniard

noun ˈpɒnjədˈpɑnjərd
historical
  • A small, slim dagger.

    〈史〉短剑,匕首

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Pointed malice colored his words, while one tan, knobby hand began fingering the hilt of a poniard that jutted up from his broad, black belt.
    • Venetians are financier families which function as a slime mold, as a unit, and which at night may go out and stab each other with poniards and kill each other for recreation - not out of hatred, but for recreation.
    • Beneath it, however, stuck into his belt, were two pistols and a sizeable poniard.
    • She watched him strap on the scabbard and long poniard.

Origin

Mid 16th century: from French poignard, based on Latin pugnus 'fist'.

Definition of poniard in US English:

poniard

nounˈpänyərdˈpɑnjərd
historical
  • A small, slim dagger.

    〈史〉短剑,匕首

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Venetians are financier families which function as a slime mold, as a unit, and which at night may go out and stab each other with poniards and kill each other for recreation - not out of hatred, but for recreation.
    • Beneath it, however, stuck into his belt, were two pistols and a sizeable poniard.
    • She watched him strap on the scabbard and long poniard.
    • Pointed malice colored his words, while one tan, knobby hand began fingering the hilt of a poniard that jutted up from his broad, black belt.

Origin

Mid 16th century: from French poignard, based on Latin pugnus ‘fist’.

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