putting to the sword

A form of put to the sword — To execute, especially by using a sword.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of put to the sword
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APA

putting to the sword. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/putting%20to%20the%20sword

MLA

“putting to the sword.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/putting%20to%20the%20sword. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “putting to the sword,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/putting%20to%20the%20sword.

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