Definition

A type of curved dagger or knife that is often associated with Southeast Asian cultures, particularly in Indonesia and Malaysia.

Example

The warrior drew his creese, ready to defend his honor.

Conversation

I saw a really interesting creese in a museum yesterday.

Oh, really? What did it look like?

It had such intricate designs and a curved blade.

That sounds amazing! I love unique weapons like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'creese' originates from Malay 'keris', which refers to a type of traditional dagger with a wavy blade. It describes a specific kind of weapon used in Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia and Malaysia.

Memory Tip

Think of the Malay word 'keris' for a traditional dagger — this helps you remember that a 'creese' is a specific type of dagger.

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