Meaning of Kris | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A traditional Indonesian, Malaysian, or Filipino sword or dagger having a tapering, usually serpentine blade.
2. A diminutive of the female given names Kristina, Kristin, Kristine and related given names (Christina, etc).
3. A diminutive of the male given names Christopher, Christian, and related given names.

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Examples

“Anne Talbot looked demurely ravishing, as was her intention, in a very low-cut evening frock of bottle-green, choker of Kelantan silver, earrings in the shape of krises.”

“Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, who was tapped to help Vice President Mike Pence lead the panel, defended the commission in an interview on CNN’s “New Day” Monday.”

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