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Nich•o•las



Pronunciation: (nik'u-lus, nik'lus), [key]
—n.
1. of Cu•sa Pronunciation: (kyOO'zu), [key] 1401–1464, German cardinal, mathematician, and philosopher. German, Nikolaus von Cusa.
2. Grand Duke, 1856–1929, Russian general in World War I.
3. Saint, fl. 4th centurya.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.”

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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