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Christmas card

noun

Definition of Christmas card 

: a greeting card sent at Christmas

First Known Use of Christmas card

1883, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Christmas card was in 1883

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Christmas card

noun

English Language Learners Definition of Christmas card

: a greeting card sent at Christmastime

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