Associations to the word «Nicholas»

Wiktionary

NICHOLAS, proper noun. A male given name. Best known for a legendary St. Nicholas, associated with Father Christmas.
NICHOLAS, proper noun. A patronymic surname​.

Dictionary definition

NICHOLAS, noun. A bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century).

Wise words

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