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1. (n.) Santa Claus
a white-bearded, plump, red-suited, grandfatherly man of folklore who brings gifts to well-behaved children at Christmas.
Etymology: (1765–75, Amer.; < D Sinterklaas=sintsaint+heer(Myn)heer+Klaas, short for NiklaasNicholas1)
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1. (noun) Santa Claus, Santa, Kriss Kringle, Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, St. Nick
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. santa claus
contraction of St. Nicholas (q. v.).
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