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1.
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[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.
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is always a great word to know.
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| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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Nicholas (ˈnɪkələs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| See also Santa Claus Saint. 4th-century | |
| Nicholas I | |
| —n | |
| 1. | Saint, called the Great. died 867 |
| 2. | 1796--1855, tsar of Russia (1825--55). He gained notoriety for his autocracy and his emphasis on military discipline and bureaucracy |
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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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