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Definition of Santa claus
1. Noun. The legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas.
Generic synonyms: Imaginary Being, Imaginary Creature, Patron Saint
Definition of Santa claus
1. Proper noun. A mythological figure who traditionally is believed to bring presents to people (especially children) at Christmas time. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Santa Claus
Literary usage of Santa claus
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. St. Nicholas by Mary Mapes Dodge (1915)
""They 're rich there,'' said santa claus; "they have more than they need. We won't
stop; they 're untrue to the spirit of Christmas. ..."
2. The Story of My Life by Helen Keller, John Albert Macy, Annie Sullivan (1905)
"Of course, she hung her stocking—two of them lest santa claus should forget one,
... When I told her thaï santa claus would not come until she was asleep, ..."
3. St. Nicholas by Mary Mapes Dodge (1915)
""They 're rich there,'' said santa claus; "they have more than they need. We won't
stop; they 're untrue to the spirit of Christmas. ..."
4. The Story of My Life by Helen Keller, John Albert Macy, Annie Sullivan (1905)
"Of course, she hung her stocking—two of them lest santa claus should forget one,
... When I told her thaï santa claus would not come until she was asleep, ..."
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