[nik-uh-luh
s, nik-luhs] 
| 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.” |
| 1. | Saint (“Nicholas the Great”), died a.d. 867, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 858–867. |
| 2. | 1796–1855, czar of Russia 1825–55. |
| 1. | (Gerard) died 1061, pope 1058–61. |
| 2. | 1868–1918, czar of Russia 1894–1917: executed 1918. |
| (Giovanni Gaetani Orsini) died 1280, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 1277–80. |
| (Girolamo Masci) died 1292, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 1288–92. |
| (Thomas Parentucelli) 1397?–1455, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 1447–55. |
| 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. |