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[dag-er] / ˈdæg ər /


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Princess Ita's coffin also held an especially ornate dagger.

From Science Daily Aug. 30, 2026

And the midtempo ballad “The Knife” describes a collapsing relationship as a mortal threat, akin to a dagger jabbed into one’s side or a case of kerosene waiting to be ignited.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

Mousley KC said that Nowak asked Digwa if he was a "bad man", likely to have been prompted by him noticing the dagger.

From BBC Jun. 3, 2026

At a defense forum in Singapore on Saturday, Brunson was asked if his "dagger" remarks were "authorised or endorsed by the Pentagon".

From Barron's May 30, 2026

They wore telltale blue kaftans and gold belts, and each had a hanjari dagger looped on his belt.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

Among novelist Mona Awad’s prized possessions is a handmade rabbit brooch with delicate hanging daggers.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2026

"Princess Ita was a young woman aged between 28 and 34 with strong upper-body muscle attachments, suggesting she habitually used weapons like maces or daggers," said Hashesh.

From Science Daily Aug. 30, 2026

Gracie Abrams' third album is like a cutlery drawer full of daggers.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

Some fought with only a trident; some fought mounted on horseback; some on chariot; others on foot with helmet and short sword; some with two daggers; still others exclusively fought wild beasts.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 3, 2026

My right hand deftly held three throwing daggers.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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