Xmas
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Xmas

noun \ˈkris-məs also ˈeks-məs\

Definition of XMAS

Origin of XMAS

X (symbol for Christ, from the Greek letter chi (X), initial of Christos Christ) + -mas (in Christmas)
First Known Use: 1551

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