Old Nick

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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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How to use Old Nick in a sentence

Her letters were so frank and sincere, that they made quite an impression on Old Nick, and he decided to engage her.
Dry Fish and Wet|Anthon Bernhard Elias Nilsen
"Water isn't hot," muttered Old Nick, clasping both hands about the jug.
Dry Fish and Wet|Anthon Bernhard Elias Nilsen
Then there was an old salt, just such another as Old Nick, who was full of an innumerable quantity of stories.
Barney Blake, The Boy Privateer|Herrick Johnstone
I hope the next crack won't give us a picture of the Old Nick himself, horns, split hoofs, forked tail and all!
The Outdoor Chums at Cabin Point|Quincy Allen

Probably a play on the words Nich-olas and Old Nick may be designed.
Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol 1|The Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D.

British Dictionary definitions for Old Nick

Old Nick

noun

informal a jocular name for Satan

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