Kerst etymology

Dutch

Dutch word kerst comes from Dutch mis (Mass (church service) Missed, not a hit. Wrong.), Middle Dutch misse, Middle Dutch kerst (Christ.)

Etymology of kerst

Detailed word origin of kerst

Dictionary entry Language Definition
mis Dutch (nl) Mass (church service) Missed, not a hit. Wrong.
misse Middle Dutch (dum)
kerst Middle Dutch (dum) Christ.
kersmisse Middle Dutch (dum) Christmas.
Kerstmis Dutch (nl) Christmas.
kerst Dutch (nl) Christmas.