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
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The next morning, however, Orry discovers Tula has poisoned his entire family — save for his brother — and has a dagger left over for him.
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Scott Tobias, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, two other rushers were able to find the end zone, with Lamar Jackson getting in for the Ravens’ first score of the game and Justice Hill putting the dagger in the victory with a 51-yard score in the fourth quarter.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2024
The dagger came on second-and-8 when Darnold ripped a 29-yard pass to tight end T.J. Hockenson, who was behind safety Jonathan Owens and in front of Byard.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 24 Nov. 2024
Several other artifacts were discovered at the site, including pieces of broken swords and daggers, plus household items like fishhooks, clothing fasteners, pieces of copper vessels and more, per the research.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
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Scott Tobias, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, two other rushers were able to find the end zone, with Lamar Jackson getting in for the Ravens’ first score of the game and Justice Hill putting the dagger in the victory with a 51-yard score in the fourth quarter.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2024
The dagger came on second-and-8 when Darnold ripped a 29-yard pass to tight end T.J. Hockenson, who was behind safety Jonathan Owens and in front of Byard.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 24 Nov. 2024
Several other artifacts were discovered at the site, including pieces of broken swords and daggers, plus household items like fishhooks, clothing fasteners, pieces of copper vessels and more, per the research.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
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dagger
noun
dag·ger
ˈdag-ər 
1
: a short weapon for stabbing
2
: a symbol † used in printing as a reference mark to indicate a death date
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