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Variant of nix¹

nix¹ Definition

nix (niks)

noun pl. nixes nix′es or nixe nix′e (nik′sə)

Gmc. Folklore a water sprite, usually small and of human or partly human form

Etymology: Ger nix, masc., nixe, fem. < OHG nihhus, sea beast, nicchussa, water sprite, akin to OE nicor, ON nykr, water sprite < Gmc *nik-, *nikwus-, water spirit < IE base *neigw-, to wash > Sans nḗnēkti, (he) washes

Variant of nix²

nix² Definition

☆ nix (niks)

adverb

  1. no
  2. not at all

Etymology: Ger nichts

interjection

  1. stop; don't do that
  2. I forbid, refuse, disagree, etc.

noun

  1. nothing
  2. refusal or rejection

transitive verb

to disapprove of or put a stop to

Browse dictionary entries near nixes

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  7. ‹ Niue
  8. ‹ NIU
  9. ‹ nitwit
  10. ‹ nitty-gritty
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