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noun
1.
of Cu·sa 
[kyoo-zuh] , 1401–1464, German cardinal, mathematician, and philosopher. German, Nikolaus von Cusa.
[kyoo-zuh] , 1401–1464, German cardinal, mathematician, and philosopher. German, Nikolaus von Cusa.2.
Grand Duke, 1856–1929, Russian general in World War I.
3.
Saint, flourished 4th century a.d., bishop in Asia Minor: patron saint of Russia; protector of children and prototype of the legendary santa claus.
4.
a male given name: from Greek words meaning “victory” and “people.”
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Nicholas I
noun
1.
Saint (“Nicholas the Great”), died a.d. 867, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 858–867.
2.
1796–1855, czar of Russia 1825–55.
Nicholas II
noun
1.
(Gérard de Bourgogne), died 1061, pope 1058–61.
2.
1868–1918, czar of Russia 1894–1917: executed 1918.
Nicholas III
noun
(Giovanni Gaetani Orsini), died 1280, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 1277–80.
Nicholas IV
noun
(Girolamo Masci), died 1292, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 1288–92.
Nicholas V
noun
(Thomas Parentucelli), 1397?–1455, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 1447–55.
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| See also Santa Claus Saint. 4th-century | |
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Word Origin & History
Nicholas
masc. proper name, from Gk. Nikholaos, lit. "victory-people," from nike "victory" + laos "people." The saint (obit. 326 C.E.) was a bishop of Myra in Lycia, patron of scholars, especially schoolboys. A popular given name in England in Middle Ages, as was the fem. form Nicolaa, corresponding to Fr. Nicole.
EXPANDColloquial Old Nick "the devil" is attested from 1643, evidently from the proper name, but for no certain reason.
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