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Saint Nicholas   /seɪnt nˈɪkələs/   Listen
Saint Nicholas

noun
1.
A bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century).  Synonyms: Nicholas, St. Nicholas.
2.
The legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas.  Synonyms: Father Christmas, Kriss Kringle, Saint Nick, Santa, Santa Claus, St. Nick.





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"Saint Nicholas" Quotes from Famous Books



... them, and peeped into them with pity; and when Margaret and her father saw them they cried out to each other, for they had been in Germany, and they knew that the little owner was waiting for the good Saint Nicholas. ...
— Mother Stories • Maud Lindsay


Words linked to "Saint Nicholas" :   patron saint, bishop, saint, imaginary creature, imaginary being


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