Kris

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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