Definition & Bedeutung von "double dagger"

What is a "double dagger"?

A double dagger (‡) is a typographic symbol used to indicate a footnote or reference in a text, similar to an asterisk (*) or a single dagger (†). It typically appears after a word or phrase to direct readers to additional information, often in scholarly or academic writing. For example, if a text states "This theory has been widely debated‡," the double dagger points the reader to a specific note or citation at the bottom of the page. Double daggers are less common than other symbols but serve to clarify and provide context in written material.