I have met with men in this quarter of the city, coarse, violent, sometimes ferocious, but really men; nice as to their honour, to the extent of Poniarding any one who is wanting in respect to them.
"The Roman Question"
Edmond About
Again, at Warrenton, in the hospital, she came near Poniarding me with her own hand.
"Mohun, or, The Last Days of Lee"
John Esten Cooke
By the cross which is my protection, he cried, if they wish to try their Poniarding, they shall have an opportunity!
"The Strong Arm"
Robert Barr