Meaning of Xmastide | Babel Free

Definitions

Abbreviation of Christmastide.

abbreviation, alt-of, uncountable

Examples

“We are just emerging from the rather deadly oppression of the English Xmastide—which I have spent at home for the first time for four years—a lone and lorn and stranded friend or two being with me; […]”

“A room, a room, brave gallants all, / Pray give me room to ride, / I’m come to show activity / This merry Xmastide.”

“Store your beech for Xmastide, / With new cut holly laid beside.”

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