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Webster 1913 Edition
Dagger
1.
A short weapon used for stabbing. This is the general term: cf.
Poniard
, Stiletto
, Bowie knife
, Dirk
, Misericorde
, Anlace
. 2.
(Print.)
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
. Dagger moth
(Zool.)
, any moth of the genus
– Apatalea
. The larvæ are often destructive to the foliage of fruit trees, etc. Dagger of lath
, the wooden weapon given to the Vice in the old Moralities.
Shak.
– Double dagger
, a mark of reference [‡] which comes next in order after the dagger.
– To look daggers
, or To speak daggers
to look or speak fiercely or reproachfully.
Dag′ger
,Verb.
T.
To pierce with a dagger; to stab.
[Obs.]
Dag′ger
,Noun.
[Perh. from
diagonal
.] A timber placed diagonally in a ship’s frame.
Knight.
Webster 1828 Edition
Dagger
DAG'GER
,Noun.
1.
A short sword; a poniard.2.
In fencing schools, a blunt blade of iron with a basket hilt, used for defense.3.
With printers, and obelisk, or obelus, a mark of reference in the form of a dagger.