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countable and uncountable, plural kis
A plant native to the Pacific islands and China (Cordyline fruticosa); ti. examples
uncountable
(UK, naval slang) Alternative form of kye (“cocoa”) quotations
At sea a special cauldron of 'ki,' prepared by the ship's cook, is sent round action stations in 'fannies' or large pitchers.
1917, The Tea & Coffee Trade Journal, volumes 34-35, page 217
(philosophy) Alternative form of chi quotations examples
If you are calm and relaxed it will be easier for you to accept and use his ki, helping him to reach his goal. In other words, you will redirect his ki or enhance it with your own to bring your attacker down in the direction he was directing his ki.
1983, George A. Kirby, Jujitsu: Basic Techniques of the Gentle Art, page 19