dagger
//ˈdæɡ.ər//
Noun
daggerSingular
daggersPlural
1
A short pointed knife with sharp edges, used as a weapon for stabbing.
The assassin concealed a dagger beneath his cloak.
2
A typographical symbol (†) used as a reference mark or to indicate a deceased person.
The dagger symbol (†) next to his name indicates that he is deceased.