Malay

keris

‘kris: A traditional Indonesian, Malaysian, or Filipino sword or dagger having a tapering’

Every word has its own definition in its root. These English words share one: Malay keris.

3 English words in this record descend from Malay keris, most familiar first.

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Etymograph / Malay keris