daggered

dag·ger

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dag-er]
- /ˈdæg ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dag-er]
- /ˈdæg ər/

Definitions of daggered word

noun daggered a short, swordlike weapon with a pointed blade and a handle, used for stabbing. 1
noun daggered Also called obelisk. Printing. a mark (†) used especially for references. 1
verb with object daggered to stab with or as if with a dagger. 1
verb with object daggered Printing. to mark with a dagger. 1
idioms daggered look daggers at, to look at angrily, threateningly, or with hate. 1
noun daggered Simple past tense and past participle of dagger. 1

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Origin of daggered

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English, probably alteration of Old French dague, of obscure origin; cf. dag1

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Parts of speech for Daggered

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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daggered popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for daggered

noun daggered

bayoneted — a daggerlike steel weapon that is attached to or at the muzzle of a gun and used for stabbing or slashing in hand-to-hand combat.
bladed — having a blade or blades (often used in combination): a single-bladed leaf.

All 2 Synonyms of daggered