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
Dorina (2)-Hungarian
Josep-Catalan
CarlosKAHR-los (Spanish)Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan
Ihintza-Basque
ArtemisAHR-tə-mis (English)Greek Mythology, Greek
Amaia-Basque