Dagger
Webster's Dictionary [1]
(1): ( n.) A timber placed diagonally in a ship's frame.
(2): ( n.) A short weapon used for stabbing. This is the general term: cf. Poniard, Stiletto, Bowie knife, Dirk, Misericorde, Anlace.
(3): ( v. t.) To pierce with a dagger; to stab.
(4): ( n.) A mark of reference in the form of a dagger [/]. It is the second in order when more than one reference occurs on a page; - called also obelisk.
King James Dictionary [2]
DAG'GER, n.
1. A short sword a poniard. 2. In fencing schools, a blunt blade of iron with a basket hilt, used for defense. 3. With printers, and obelisk, or obelus, a mark of reference in the form of a dagger.
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible [3]
Dagger . See Armour, Arms, § 1 ( c ).
Holman Bible Dictionary [4]
Judges 3:16-22
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature [5]
( חֶרֶב , Che'Reb , usually "sword"), any sharp instrument, especially a military weapon ( Judges 3:16; Judges 3:21-22). (See Sword).
