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kris

US/ˈkrɪs/ fairly common

noun

1.

a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade

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Origin

Borrowed from Malay keris. Doublet of kalis. Recognized as part of English ca. 1580.

Phrases

  • Kris Kringle Mart

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