Translations for „Kris“ in the English » German Dictionary

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Kris Krin·gle [Am ˌkrɪsˈkrɪŋgl̩] N no pl, no art Am (Father Christmas)

Kris Kringle

Weihnachtsmann m

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English

In reality, this kris was mainly assigned to government officers that were paid, in whole or in part with foodstuff such as rice.

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One source says it was his "kris" (a kind of dagger).

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