dagger

dag·ger

noun \ˈda-gər\

Definition of DAGGER

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

— dag·ger·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective

— at daggers drawn

: in a state of open hostility or conflict

— look daggers or stare daggers

: to stare angrily <they looked daggers at each other across the table>

Origin of DAGGER

Middle English

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with DAGGER

bagger, bragger, dragger, gagger, jagger, lagger, nagger, sagger, stagger, swagger, wagger