Nich·o·las (n k  -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]
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(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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| Noun | 1. |  Nicholas - a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century) |
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