n. [ See Noel. ] [ Written also noel. ] [ 1913 Webster ] 1. Christmas; also, a shout of joy at Christmas for the birth of the Savior. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ] 2. (Mus.) A kind of hymn, or canticle, of mediaeval origin, sung in honor of the Nativity of our Lord; a Christmas carol. Grove. [ 1913 Webster ] |