creese

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The creese is more than a sword to the Javanese; it is a sacred symbol, and if it is drawn rashly and without preliminary invocations, Javanese believe that misfortune overtakes the rash drawer.

From Time Magazine Archive

Colonel Ishimoto, without asking permission, drew out the creese and waved it about.

From Time Magazine Archive

He drew forth a creese, and holding it up saw this name cut upon the handle: "JOHN POTTS."

From Cord and Creese by De Mille, James

He carried with him the creese which Brandon had given him.

From Cord and Creese by De Mille, James

Then he yawned—next placed the creese on the ground beside him, while his right hand explored his pockets.

From Uncle Sam's Boys in the Philippines or, Following the Flag against the Moros by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)