Noël

French

proper noun
Definitions
  • Christmas, Christmas time.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle French Noël inherited from Old French Noel (Christmas) inherited from Latin natalis, nātālis [diēs Dominī] (birthday of the Lord).

Origin

Latin

natalis, nātālis [diēs Dominī]

Gloss

birthday of the Lord

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