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

Brandon unbuttoned his vest and drew forth a Malay creese, which was hung around his neck and worn under his coat.

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

I rushed to the picture where I had hidden the creese, and threw it on the table.

From Peter Ibbetson by Du Maurier, George