Daggered: meaning, definitions and examples
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daggered
[ ˈdæɡərd ]
past participle
Daggered means to have been wounded or killed with a dagger. It can also refer to striking or attacking someone in a sudden or treacherous manner. The term is often used in literature or in contexts involving betrayal or surprise attacks.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was daggered by an unseen enemy in the dark.
- The hero was daggered in the heart by his closest friend.
- They felt daggered by the sudden turn of events.
Translations
Translations of the word "daggered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enfurecido
🇮🇳 थका हुआ
🇩🇪 erschöpft
🇮🇩 lelah
🇺🇦 втомлений
🇵🇱 zmęczony
🇯🇵 疲れた
🇫🇷 épuisé
🇪🇸 agotado
🇹🇷 yorgun
🇰🇷 지친
🇸🇦 متعب
🇨🇿 vyčerpaný
🇸🇰 vyčerpaný
🇨🇳 疲惫的
🇸🇮 izčrpan
🇮🇸 þreyttur
🇰🇿 шаршаған
🇬🇪 დაღლილი
🇦🇿 yorğun
🇲🇽 agotado
Etymology
The word 'daggered' originates from the term 'dagger,' which dates back to the late Middle English period, coming from the Old French 'dague' meaning a knife or short sword. The root of the word can be traced back further to the late Latin 'dăccāre,' which refers to a short, pointed weapon used for close combat. Over time, 'dagger' evolved in usage to encompass not just the weapon itself, but actions associated with it, such as stabbing or attacking. The past participle 'daggered' illustrates the aggressive action commonly associated with this weapon, reflecting a historical context where daggers were widely used in both duels and deceitful attacks. This context enhances the dramatic undertones when the term is used in literature and storytelling.