Kris

Origin

From Malay keris. Recognized as part of English ca. 1580.

Alternative forms

• crease
• creese
• keris

Full definition of kris

Noun

1. An Indonesian or Malay dagger with a wavy, or rigid serpentine blade.
2. A Moro sword with an asymmetrical blade.

Anagrams

• irks, kirs, risk