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kris
[ krees ]
noun
- a short sword or heavy dagger with a wavy blade, used by the Malays.
kris
/ krɪs /
noun
- a Malayan and Indonesian stabbing or slashing knife with a scalloped edge Also calledcreasecreese
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Word History and Origins
Origin of kris1
First recorded in 1570–80; from Malay kəris (spelling keris )
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Word History and Origins
Origin of kris1
C16: from Malay kris
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Example Sentences
Paulina had to decide whether to take her case to the American justice system or go through a traditional Romani tribunal, called a kris.
From Los Angeles Times
Leaders will also receive a traditional kris dagger, a distinctive asymmetrical knife usually between 11 and 14 inches long with a wavy blade.
From Seattle Times
Her sword is reminiscent of the Indonesian kris.
From The Verge
One man showed him a picture of a wavy kris dagger and asked if he would make him one.
From Washington Times
But when Diponegoro’s saddle, spear and parasol were sent back, the kris was not.
From The Guardian
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