<p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>A short, swordlike weapon with a pointed blade and a handle, used for stabbing.</li><li>Also called: Obelisk.</li><li>Printing: A mark (†) used especially for references.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb:</strong></p><ul><li>(Used with object) To stab with or as if with a dagger.</li><li>Printing: To mark with a dagger.</li></ul>