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nicker1 definition

nicker (nik′ər)

intransitive verb

to utter a low whinnying sound: said of a horse

Etymology: prob. var. of nicher, neigher, freq. of neigh

noun

this sound
nicker2 definition

nicker (nik′ər)

noun pl. nicker -·er

Brit., Slang one pound sterling

Etymology: orig. underworld cant < ?

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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