kris

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Noun

1. A traditional [[Indonesian]], [[Malaysian]], or [[Filipino]] [[sword]] or [[dagger]] having a tapering, usually serpentine blade.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[stab]] or [[cut]] with a kris; to [[kill]] with a kris.

Proper noun

1. {{n-g|A [[diminutive]] of the female given names [[Kristina]], [[Kristin]], [[Kristine]] and related [[given name]]s ([[Christina]], etc).}}
2. {{n-g|A diminutive of the male given names [[Christopher]], [[Christian]], and related given names.}}

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