n. [ F. poignard (cf. It. pugnale, Sp. puñal), fr. L. pugio, -onis; probably akin to pugnus fist, or fr. pugnus fist, as held in the fist. See Pugnacious. ] A kind of dagger, -- usually a slender one with a triangular or square blade. [ 1913 Webster ]
She speaks poniards, and every word stabs. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.