Kriss
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kriss is a noun meaning Alternative form of kris (“dagger”).
Meaning
Alternative form of kris (“dagger”).
Example Sentences
As far back as 1803 Captain Flinders met the swarthy, sea-going Malajs, clad then, as they are now, in badju and sarong, wearing gracefully-folded turbans on their heads, and with murderous-looking krisses stuck in their girdles.
Word Forms
- krisses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cris, crisis.
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