2 entries under this word

Poniard

Pōn'iard, n.

noun

(pōn'yard), n. [Fr. poignard, It. pugnale, Sp. puñal, Pg. punhal, from Lat. pugio, pugionis, from pungere, to prick.] A pointed instrument for stabbing, borne in the hand, or at the girdle, or in the pocket; a small dagger.

Pōn'iard, v. t.

verbtransitive

(pōn'yard), v. t. [imp. & p. p. PONIARDED; p. pr. & vb. n. PONIARDING.] To pierce with a poniard; to stab.