Nicholas
pronunciation
How to pronounce Nicholas in British English:
UK ['nɪkələs]
How to pronounce Nicholas in American English:
US [ˈnɪkələs]
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- Noun:
- a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
Word Origin
- Nicholas
- masc. proper name, from French Nicolas, from Latin Nicholaus, Nicolaus, from Greek Nikholaos, literally "victory-people," from nike "victory" (see Nike) + laos "people" (see lay (adj.)). 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 French Nicole. Colloquial Old Nick "the devil" is attested from 1640s, evidently from the proper name, but for no certain reason.
Example
- 1. Economist nicholas lardy of the peterson institute is more optimistic .
- 2. But sir nicholas supports the idea of technology subsidies as a vital part of the policy mix .
- 3. And yet sir nicholas asks the present generation to make an economic sacrifice to help its richer successors .
- 4. Beautiful alice in wonderland inspired shoes by nicholas kirkwood .
- 5. The dutch kept the legend of st. nicholas alive .