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Saint Nicholas

noun

1 Saint Nicholas

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

synonyms: Nicholas, St. Nicholas.

Dutch: Nicholas, Nicolaas

2 Saint Nicholas

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.

Dutch: Sint-Nicolaas
Polish: św. Mikołaj


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