Kris

Kris · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A given name, short form of Christopher, Kristina, Kristopher, or similar names.

  2. 2.

    A type of dagger with a wavy blade, traditional to Southeast Asia (also spelled keris).

Related words

See also: Kristina, christopher

Etymology

As a name: from Greek Christos ("anointed one"). As a dagger: from Javanese keris.