Where does “keris” come from?
keris (Balinese) comes from Old Javanese [[kĕris]], [[kris]].
keris (Balinese): kris: sheathed sharp blade weapon (blades are generally wavy-edged, but there is also straight-edged); this weapon could be both dagger and sword
Definitions
- kris: sheathed sharp blade weapon (blades are generally wavy-edged, but there is also straight-edged); this weapon could be both dagger and sword
Ancestry of “keris”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Javanese | [[kĕris]], [[kris]] | — |