Cristemasse
Middle English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Old English Cristesmæsse; equivalent to Criste + messe.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Cristemasse
- Christmas (the 25th of December)
- Christmastide, Christmas season.
- Christmas festivities.
Descendants
- English: Christmas
- Scots: Christenmas
References
- “Criste-mas(se (n.)” in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-04-27.
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