Nicholas

[ nik-uh-luhs, nik-luhs ]

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noun

of Cu·sa [kyoo, -z, uh], 1401–1464, German cardinal, mathematician, and philosopher. German Nikolaus von Cusa.
Grand Duke, 1856–1929, Russian general in World War I.
Saint, flourished 4th century a.d., bishop in Asia Minor: patron saint of Russia; protector of children and prototype of the legendary Santa Claus.
a male given name: from Greek words meaning “victory” and “people.”

Nicholas

/ ˈnɪkələs /

See Santa Claus
Nicholas, Saint4th-century4th-centuryMLycianRELIGION: clergymanRELIGION: saint Saint. 4th-century ad bishop of Myra, in Asia Minor; patron saint of Russia and of children, sailors, merchants, and pawnbrokers. Feast day: Dec 6 See also Santa Claus

The grandson of legendary fashion editor Diana Vreeland, Nicholas Vreeland was poised for a decadent life in high-society.

Flamekeepers Hat Club is located at 220 St. Nicholas Avenue at 121st Street in Harlem.

I was in a loving, healthy, great relationship for four years [with Nicholas Hoult].

Nicholas II, the last Romanov, built the graceful Livadia Palace on top of a hill there.

He hosted him in the one-time office of Tsar Nicholas II that overlooks a tropical garden and the Black Sea.

The emperor Nicholas of Russia declared, by ukase, his purpose to assist Austria.

Nicholas Piccini, an eminent musical composer, died at Naples.

He appears to have been a pupil of Nicholas Amati, and shows much of his teacher's careful finish.

Certain it is however that while yet a youth he obtained employment in the workshop of Nicholas Amati.

In particular the Life of Mr. Nicholas Ferrar was abridged, and published at p. 356.

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