be put to the sword



be put to the sword

To be slain or executed, especially in or as a consequence of war. Scores of villagers were put to the sword by the merciless invaders, and those who survived were left with a ravaged, empty township.
See also: put, sword

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Danika-English (Modern)
Frances['frɑ:nsis]
Khordad-Persian Mythology
Sabina[sə'bainə]
Upasana-Indian, Hindi
Armer['a:mə]