Meaning of 'Put to the sword'
What does the saying 'Put to the sword' mean?
Idiom: Put to the sword
Meaning:
If someone is put to the sword, he or she is killed or executed.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: War, weapons and conflict |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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