dagger
UK: ˈdæɡə | US: ˈdæɡər
n. a short, pointed knife used as a weapon
n. (printing) a symbol (†) used as a reference mark or to indicate death
The word "dagger" traces back to Middle English daggere, likely derived from Old English dæg or Old French dague, both meaning "to pierce." The -er suffix is a common noun-forming ending in English. Historically, daggers were piercing weapons, and the name reflects their function. The printing symbol (†) resembles a dagger's crossguard, hence its name.
The assassin concealed a dagger beneath his cloak.
In medieval times, a dagger was a secondary weapon for knights.
The footnote was marked with a dagger symbol.
She drew her dagger swiftly to defend herself.
The museum displayed an ornate dagger from the 15th century.