put (someone) to the sword



put (someone) to the sword

To slay or execute someone, especially in or as a consequence of war. These prisoners will be shown no mercy: we shall put them to the sword before sunrise.
See also: put, sword

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Liberius-Late Roman
Gyeong-Huigyung-heeKorean
NestorNES-tor (English)Greek Mythology, Russian
Amhlaidh-Scottish
ÖZgeUUZ-geTurkish
MarnieMAHR-neeEnglish