He was liable at any moment to betray himself, and to be Poniarded for a spy.
"A Night on the Borders of the Black Forest"
Amelia B. Edwards
Prithee speak softly, Man: 'Slife, we shall be Poniarded for keeping thee company.
"The Works of Aphra Behn, Vol. I (of 6)"
Aphra Behn
Count Charles hated Parma very cordially, and old Count Peter was made to believe himself in danger of being poisoned or Poniarded by the duke.
"History of the United Netherlands, 1592-94"
John Lothrop Motley