Cristemasse

Middle English

/ˈkristismas(ə)/, /ˈkrist(ə)mas(ə)/, /ˈkrismas/

proper noun
Definitions
  • Christmas the 25th of December
  • Christmastide, Christmas season.
  • Christmas festivities.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English Cristes mæsse affix from Middle English Criste + Middle English messe (mass).

Origin

Middle English

messe

Gloss

mass

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