Etymology

Santa Claus

Today it means: A figure said to bring presents to people (especially children) at Christmas time. Full definition →

Dutch Sinterklaas
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  1. Dutch · borrowed fromSinterklaas
  2. Dutch · borrowed fromSinterklaas
  3. English todaySanta Claus

Borrowed from Dutch Sinterklaas (“Saint Nicholas”). Doublet of Sinterklaas.

Words from the same roots

DutchSinterklaas all →

Sinterklaas

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