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Definition of: dagger
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(dag′ər) noun
1. A short, edged, and pointed weapon, for stabbing.
2. Printing A reference mark (†): the second in a series.
—double dagger A mark of reference (‡) used in printing; a diesis: the third in a series.
—v.t.
1. To pierce with a dagger; stab.
2. Printing To mark with a dagger. [ME dag pierce, stab. Cf. F dague dagger]
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