Symbols used to mark references have no name*

There is absolutely no name** for typographical symbols that are used to mark references in text.

I mean those characters – often they are asterisks, or daggers, or even double daggers – that are used to tell you that not all is as it seems. Or that it's time to read the small print. Or that the 20% discount offer is actually only available during a full moon.

If you can tell me the name of these symbols, I'll post you a box of chocolates.‡

* As far as I know.
** As far as I know.
‡ As long as you live in my road.

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