English
Nowell
Nowell comes from Old French noel ‘Christmas’.
- Old Frenchc. 842–1400noel‘Christmas’
- Middle Englishc. 1150–1500Nowel‘Christmas, Noel’
- EnglishtodayNowell
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Earlier history not traced here.
Lineage
- Old Frenchc. 842–1400noel‘Christmas’
- Middle Englishc. 1150–1500Nowel‘Christmas, Noel’
- EnglishtodayNowell
Linked words
through Middle English Nowel ‘Christmas, Noel’
Today it means
name A surname.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Old French noel / Nowell