English · Word Candidate

dagger

/ˈdæɡə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: daggering · daggered

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A stabbing weapon, similar to a sword but with a short, double-edged blade.

Noun

Examples

The dagger, under the title cultellum and misericorde, has been the constant companion of the sword, at least from the days of Edward I. and is mentioned in the statute of Winchester.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The typographical mark †.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To pierce with a dagger; to stab.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To perform the daggering dance.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “dagger” mean?

A stabbing weapon, similar to a sword but with a short, double-edged blade.

Is “dagger” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.