Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Old English Cristes mæsse; equivalent to Criste +‎ messe.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Cristemasse

  1. Christmas (the 25th of December)
  2. Christmastide, Christmas season.
  3. Christmas festivities.

Descendants

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  • English: Christmas (see there for further descendants)
  • Scots: Christenmas

References

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