Nollaig

Irish (Donegal)

/ˈn̪ˠɔl̪ˠəɟ/, /ˈn̪ˠɔl̪ˠəc/, /ˈn̪ˠʌl̪ˠəc/

proper noun
Definitions
  • Christmas festival on 25 December, season from 24 December to 6 January

Etymology

Inherited from Old Irish Notlaic derived from Latin nātālīcia (a birthday party).

Origin

Latin

nātālīcia

Gloss

a birthday party

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