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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Christinmes, n. Also: Chrystinmese, Christenmes(se, Chrissenmass. [e.m.E. christen-, crysten-, ME. crystyn-, crystenmasse.] Christmas.1558-66 Knox II. 4.
Frome England returned Robert Melven … a lytill befoir Christenmesse a1570-86 Maitl. F. lxxiv. 1.
In honour of this christinmes Now everie man suld him addres To sing and dance 1629 Annandale Corr. 282.
Last yeer, about Christenmes 1639 Maxwell Mem. II. 273.
After Chrystinmese, yow sall returne 1672 Turner Mem. 247.
If your health … can allow you to come here againe Chrissenmass
