First Known Use: 14th century
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dagger
noun dag·ger \ˈda-gər\
: a sharp pointed knife that is used as a weapon
Full Definition of DAGGER
1
: a sharp pointed knife for stabbing
2
a : something that resembles a dagger b : a character † used as a reference mark or to indicate a death date
— dag·ger·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective
— at daggers drawn
: in a state of open hostility or conflict
— look daggers or stare daggers
: to stare angrily <they looked daggers at each other across the table>
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Origin of DAGGER
Middle English
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dagger
noun dag·ger \ˈda-gər\
Definition of DAGGER for Kids
: a short knife used for stabbing
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