poniard
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Throughout, the filtering of bygone times through impish anachronism — complete with droll references that might do an AP History exam proud — gives “Six” the sheen of a polished poniard.
From Washington Post • Jul. 15, 2022
In addition, she has a quick little poniard of deft humor, a keen sense of values.
From Time Magazine Archive
General George S. Patton Jr. rapped the map with his leather riding crop, which sheathes a glistening poniard.
From Time Magazine Archive
Looking straight at Churchill, he lashed out: "I welcome this opportunity of pricking the bloated bladder of lies with the poniard of truth."
From Time Magazine Archive
"Here is a poniard, of which the villains forgot to divest me," said Amador.
From Calavar or The Knight of The Conquest, A Romance of Mexico by Bird, Robert Montgomery
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The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
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