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Old Nick

noun Informal.

the devil; Satan.

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Origin of Old Nick

First recorded in 1660–70

Words nearby Old Nick

old media, old mine cut, old money, old moon, “Old Mother Hubbard”, Old Nick, Old Norse, Old North French, Old Northwest, Old Norwegian, Old Orchard Beach
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British Dictionary definitions for Old Nick

Old Nick

noun

informal a jocular name for Satan
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