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  1. Poignard

    Poignard, or poniard, refers to a long, lightweight thrusting knife with a continuously tapering, acutely pointed blade and crossguard, historically worn by the upper class, noblemen, or the knighthood. Similar in design to a parrying dagger, the poignard emerged during the Middle Ages and was used during the Renaissance in Western Europe, particularly in France, Switzerland, and Italy.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of poignard in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of poignard in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3


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