kris

Sometimes kriss,

[krees]

noun

1. a short sword or heavy dagger with a wavy blade, used by the Malays.

kris

/ krɪs /

noun

1. Also called: crease.  creese. a Malayan and Indonesian stabbing or slashing knife with a scalloped edge

Word History and Origins

Origin of kris¹

First recorded in 1570–80; from Malay kəris (spelling keris )

Word History and Origins

Origin of kris¹

C16: from Malay kris

Related Words

• blade 
• dagger 
• saber