Nicholas¹ Definition
Nicho·las (nik′ə ləs)
noun
a masculine name: dim. Nick; equiv. L. Nicolaus, Fr. & Sp. Nicolas, Ger. Nikolaus, It. Niccolo, Russ. Nikolai
Etymology: ME < OFr Nicolas < L Nicolaus < Gr Nikolaos < nikē, victory + laos, the people
Nicholas² Definition
Nicho·las (nik′ə ləs)
Nicholas, Saint (4th cent. ); bishop of Myra: patron saint of Russia, of Greece, & of young people, sailors, etc.: his day is Dec. 6
( 800?-867); pope (858-867): his day is Nov. 13: called the Great
1796-1855; czar of Russia (1825-55)
1868-1918; last czar of Russia (1894-1917); forced to abdicate; executed
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