Definitions

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  • proper noun A patronymic surname.

Etymologies

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From a diminutive of the given name Nicholas + the patronymic suffix -s.

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Examples

  • For the chorus, the repetition of the name, it just goes back to Am – F. Stevie Nicks is the one carrying the burden of the melody, which floats about on top of this very flat bed of chords.

    Melody Crazy « We Don't Count Your Own Visits To Your Blog 2009

  • Their token grumpy Englishman, John Nicks, is Sasha Cohen's coach, and she skated a KILLER short program.

    View from the Northern Border Michael Evans 2006

  • In January, Natco said that U.S.-based K&C Pharmacy, of which it was a 75% partner, sold its retail pharmacy outlet known as Nicks' Drugs, based in Newark, New Jersey.

    Natco Looking to Sell US Pharmacy Rumman Ahmed of Dow Jones Newswires 2011

  • Other sports bloggers have gone even further, calling Nicks' original photo spread in The New York Times "soft core porn that has nothing to do with tennis."

    Women's Tennis Association Launches New Ad Campaign 2011

  • I have to wonder if a fan of Kurt Vonnegut sent the "Nicks" jackets.

    Why do Afghan girls wear Nicks jackets? 2010

  • The man was reportedly wearing a yellow, short-sleeved sports jersey, possibly with the name "Nicks" on it.

    Post-Journal 2010

  • I wear a pair made by a company called "Nicks" and will never buy another pair of boots off the shelf again.

    Kit Up 2009

  • I wear a pair made by a company called "Nicks" and will never buy another pair of boots off the shelf again.

    Kit Up 2009

  • Seventy other nameless 'Nicks' will die in alcohol-related accidents TODAY.

    Red Sox Reality Check 2009

  • I like Miles Austin a lot .... i would rather have burned a 2nd rounder to get him as use it for a guy as such as Nicks, Britt, etc

    Sports News : CBSSports.com 2009

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