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
RudyROO-deeEnglish
Julitta-History
Camilluskə-MIL-əs (English)Ancient Roman
LeightonLAY-tənEnglish
Chariton-Ancient Greek
Suzan (1)SOO-zənEnglish