English Explanatory Dictionary

nicholas-name

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A longer name corresponding to a shortened version common as a nickname, either of which may be the person or thing's actual name.
  2. A familiar name for a person or thing that is used in place of its actual name, usually longer or less wieldy.

Word forms

nicholas-name nicholas-names nicholasname

Etymology

From nickname, based on Nick being a common nickname for Nicholas (although nickname and Nick are unrelated).

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