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
Aryan-Indian, Hindi
Kyung-Heegyung-heeKorean
Gera-Biblical
NellNELEnglish
LuisLWEESSpanish
HuỆ-Vietnamese