How Do You Spell CREESE?

Pronunciation: [kɹˈiːs] (IPA)

The word "creese" (IPA: kriːz) refers to a double-edged sword of Southeast Asian origin. The spelling of the word comes from the Malay word "keris," which is pronounced as "ke-ris" (IPA: kərɪs). The spelling of "creese" is an anglicized version of the word, often used in English literature and historical texts. The word's correct pronunciation is with a long "ee" sound following the initial "k" sound. The use of IPA phonetic transcription helps to clarify the correct pronunciation of the word.

CREESE Meaning and Definition

1. A creese is a noun that refers to a short, curved-bladed knife originating from Southeast Asia. The term is primarily used to describe a traditional weapon or tool of various indigenous cultures in that region. The creese typically features a single-edged, slightly tapering blade that curves towards the tip. The blade's curve may vary in depth and angle depending on the specific cultural tradition or purpose of the creese.

   Creeses were historically crafted from various materials, including steel, iron, or even bone, and were commonly carried as a sidearm by individuals, especially warriors. Due to its compact size, the creese had an advantage in close-quarter combat, making it a formidable weapon in hand-to-hand combat situations.

   Beyond its martial application, the creese also had utilitarian uses, such as for cutting, chopping, or even preparing food. It served as a daily tool among communities that relied on farming, fishing, or hunting.

   In contemporary times, the creese retains its cultural significance and represents a symbol of heritage, tradition, and craftsmanship. The term can also be used metaphorically to convey the sharpness or precision of an action or situation, emphasizing its effectiveness or impact.

2. • A Malay dagger.

   • A Malay dagger-also written kris.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for CREESE

• cteese

Etymology of CREESE

The word "creese" has its origin from the Malay word "kris". The Malay word "kris" refers to a traditional dagger or sword with a wavy blade that is specific to the cultures of Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. The term "creese" is an English adaptation of "kris", which has been used to refer to a similar type of weapon in English-speaking countries.

Similar spelling words for CREESE

• cress,
• Crays,
• creque,
• greece,
• cruce,
• creche,
• cruise,
• cross,
• crease,
• crex,
• croce,
• cruze,
• CREWS,
• creek,
• criss,
• grease,
• creak,
• Cris,
• crouse,
• crego,
• crus,
• CROSE,
• craze,
• creech,
• crake,
• cressey,
• creach,
• crosse,
• Crase,
• cruse,
• crace,
• croke,
• creagh,
• creaky,
• crass,
• creasey,
• Creasy,
• Cries,
• crius,
• crecy.

Plural form of CREESE is CREESES