creese

Example Sentences

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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

Dom Maxara was forward, staunching a severe wound from a Malay creese in the shoulder.

From The Ruined Cities of Zululand by Walmsley, Hugh Mulleneux

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)

Over and over they rolled, the Army boy controlling the battle and carrying them both further from the creese that he had dropped on the ground.

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