Dictionary
Thesaurus
Encyclopedia
Translator
Web
 
Help
Related Searches
Nearby Words

nicholas, st.

 - 3 dictionary results

Nich⋅o⋅las

  [nik-uh-luhs, nik-luhs]
Use nicholas, st. in a Sentence
–noun
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.”

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.
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
Cite This Source Link To nicholas, st.
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.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
Cite This Source
Search another word or see nicholas, st. on Thesaurus | Reference
FacebookTwitterFollow us:
Partner Sites:
Ask AnswersEviteExpediaHotelsHotwireLife123LiveDailyMy Way