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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Llewella	-	Welsh
TeÓFilo	te-O-fee-lo (Spanish)	Spanish, Portuguese
Amery	AM-ə-ree	English (Rare)
Desiree	dez-i-RAY	English
Spiros	-	Greek
Frieda	['fri:də]