kerstman etymology

Dutch word kerstman comes from Dutch man, Dutch kerst (Christmas.)

Detailed word origin of kerstman

Dictionary entryLanguageDefinition
man Dutch (nld) Husband, male spouse. Man, human male, either adult or age-irrespective.
kerst Dutch (nld) Christmas.
kerstman Dutch (nld) Father Christmas, Santa Claus.

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