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yule

noun, often capitalized \ˈyül\

Definition of YULE

:  the feast of the nativity of Jesus Christ :  christmas
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Origin of YULE

Middle English yol, from Old English geōl; akin to Old Norse jōl, a pagan midwinter festival
First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with YULE

boule, boulle, cool, drool, fool, fuel, ghoul, gul, mewl, mule, pool, Poole, pul, pule, rule, school, spool, stool, tool, tulle
YULE Defined for Kids

yule

noun , often cap \ˈyül\

Definition of YULE for Kids

:  christmas

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4 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. yule
  2. yule clog
  3. Yule log
  4. Moon Before Yule
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