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Nicholas

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Nich·o·las  (nk-ls), Saint Fourth century a.d.
Bishop of Myra in Asia Minor who is often associated with Santa Claus and the custom of gift-giving at Christmas.
Nicholas [ˈnɪkələs]
n
(Biographies / Nicholas, Saint (4th-century-4th-century) M, Lycian, RELIGION: clergyman, RELIGION: 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
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Noun1.NicholasNicholas - a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
Saint Nicholas, St. Nicholas
Translations
Nicholas [ˈnɪkələs] N → Nicolás
Nicholas
n → Nikolaus m


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