dagger — a short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a weapon
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a weapon
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdæɡər/
Example Sentences
- She looked daggers at her brother who ate her chocolate cake.
- The chef's words were like a dagger to his pride.
- He drew his dagger but realized it was actually a butter knife.
dagger
NOUN[/ˈdæɡər/]
a short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a weapon
The knight carried a sharp dagger on his belt for emergencies.
DIG(dig) + ER(tool) — the prisoner used the sharp tool(ER) to DIG into the stone, turning it into a dagger.
The giant monster began to stagger after being pierced by the tiny dagger.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Dagger derives from Old French 'dague', a term that emerged in the 14th century to describe a short, sharp weapon used by knights to pierce the gaps in armor. The word entered Middle English as 'dagger' and has retained its meaning as a short stabbing blade throughout its history.
Breakdown
Old French 'dague' (short piercing blade) + Middle English diminutive/agent suffix '-er', resulting in 'dagger' as a specialized weapon term for a thrusting implement.
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📝Examples
“She looked daggers at her brother who ate her chocolate cake.”
“The chef's words were like a dagger to his pride.”
“He drew his dagger but realized it was actually a butter knife.”
“The ancient dagger was displayed in the museum's treasure room.”
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