meaning of dagger
1. A short weapon used for stabbing. This is the general term: cf. Poniard, Stiletto, Bowie knife, Dirk, Misericorde, Anlace.
2. A mark of reference in the form of a dagger [/]. It is the second in order when more than one reference occurs on a page; -- called also obelisk.
3. To pierce with a dagger; to stab.
4. A timber placed diagonally in a ships frame.
5. a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing
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