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Nich⋅o⋅las

  [nik-uh-luhs, nik-luhs]
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1. of Cu⋅sa  [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, fl. 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

 
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1. Saint (“Nicholas the Great”), died a.d. 867, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 858–867.
2. 1796–1855, czar of Russia 1825–55.
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Nich·o·las   (nĭk'ə-ləs)   
Bishop of Myra in Asia Minor who is often associated with Santa Claus and the custom of gift-giving at Christmas.
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Nicholas, Saint

A Greek fourth-century bishop, Nicholas was known for his kindness. Santa Claus is an English version of his Dutch name, Sinter Klaas. Legends about him, stating that he gave presents in secret to persons in trouble, contributed to the traditions surrounding Santa Claus.

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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. Colloquial Old Nick "the devil" is attested from 1643, evidently from the proper name, but for no certain reason.
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