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
Firdaus-Arabic, Persian
Ula-Polish
Mabella-English (Rare)
Cash[kæʃ]
SigrÚN-Ancient Scandinavian, Norse Mythology, Icelandic
Safi-Arabic