Kriss Kringle
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Kriss Kringle
Alteration, by folk etymology, of German Christkindl little Christ child, equivalent to Christ Christ + kind child + -l diminutive suffix
Example Sentences
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Being Kriss Kringle was a much simpler proposition when Lorang took it up in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crash.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2021
Last Christmas, this Kriss Kringle skipped hearing gift requests in person because the mall would not provide a plexiglass shield.
From Washington Post • Nov. 22, 2021
Macy’s canceled its in-person visits this year, saying it couldn’t provide a safe environment for the more than 250,000 people that show up to see Kriss Kringle at its New York flagship store.
From Washington Times • Nov. 16, 2020
And “Hey Skinny Santa!” encourages Kriss Kringle to pack on the pounds after several months of slacking.
From New York Times • Dec. 6, 2018
Ever since, they have dated from the time when they found out who Kriss Kringle was.
From Trials and Confessions of a Housekeeper by Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay)
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