used as a name of the devil

Examples of Old Nick in a Sentence

he gave me a look that would scare Old Nick

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1643, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Old Nick was circa 1643

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Cite this Entry

“Old Nick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Old%20Nick. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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