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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

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Nicho·las (nik′ə ləs)

  1. Nicholas, Saint (4th cent. ); bishop of Myra: patron saint of Russia, of Greece, & of young people, sailors, etc.: his day is Dec. 6
  2. ( 800?-867); pope (858-867): his day is Nov. 13: called the Great
  3. 1796-1855; czar of Russia (1825-55)
  4. 1868-1918; last czar of Russia (1894-1917); forced to abdicate; executed

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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