English Explanatory Dictionary

Claus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A male given name from Dutch or from German [in turn from Ancient Greek].
  2. Ellipsis of Santa Claus.
  3. Fictitious surname of Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.
  4. A surname from Dutch or from German [in turn from Ancient Greek].

Word forms

Claus Clauses

Etymology

From Dutch and German Claus, a contraction of Nicolaus (“Nicholas”). The spelling Klaus is from more modern German Klaus and other Germanic languages.

Related words

Klaus Santa Claus

Derived words

Clausmas Mr. Claus Mrs. Claus Ms. Claus Saint Claus
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