Nicholas

biographical name Nich·o·las \ˈni-k(ə-)ləs\

Definition of NICHOLAS

Saint 4th cent. Christian prelate

biographical name

name of 2 emps. of Russia: I 1796–1855 (reigned 1825–55); II 1868–1918 (reigned 1894–1917)

biographical name \ˈnyē-kə-ˌlī-ˌnyē-kə-ˈlī(-ə)-ˌvyich\

1856–1929 Russ. grand duke & army officer

Nicholas Russian Ni·ko·lay Ni·ko·lay·e·vich \ˈnyē-kə-ˌlī-ˌnyē-kə-ˈlī(-ə)-ˌvyich\

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