Definitions for kriss kringleˈkrɪs ˈkrɪŋ gəl
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
Kriss Krin•gleˈkrɪs ˈkrɪŋ gəl(n.)
Category: Mythology
Ref: Santa Claus.
Origin of Kriss Kringle:
alter., by folk etym., of G Christkindl little Christ child =ChristChrist+kindchild
Princeton's WordNet
Santa Claus, Santa, Kriss Kringle, Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, St. Nick(noun)
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
Wiktionary
Kriss Kringle(ProperNoun)
Santa Claus.
Kriss Kringle(ProperNoun)
A Christmas decoration made from an orange tied around the middle with a red ribbon and a candle inserted.
Origin: Christ Kinde or dialectal Christkindl, "Christ Child".
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