kris
kris · kriss · krised / krissed · krising
To stab or cut with a krisTo stab or cut with a kris; to kill with a kris.
US/kɹˈɪs/
» Tom is organising a Kris Kringle at work.
Meaning
1 sensesTo stab or cut with a kris; to kill with a kris.
Examples
1 sentencesTom is organising a Kris Kringle at work.
Origin
Borrowed from Malay keris. Doublet of kalis. Recognized as part of English ca. 1580.Borrowed from Malay keris. Doublet of kalis. Recognized as part of English ca. 1580.
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Forms
kriss, krising, krised, krisedWord family
1 related wordsRelatedkalis
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle