Definitions

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  • noun Same as nowel.

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  • noun Christmas

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  • noun period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

Etymologies

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From Anglo-Norman noel, Middle French noel, a variant of nael, from Latin adjective natalis, "natal", "having to do with birth".

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  • "Stroke it Noel" by Big Star

    February 9, 2008

  • "Planxty Noel Hill" by the Pogues.

    February 10, 2008