nisse

noun

nis·​se
ˈnisə
plural nisser or nisses
: a friendly goblin or brownie of Scandinavian folklore that frequents farm buildings : kobold
nisse … a harmless creature, dressed in red blouse and pantaloons and wearing a red capNational Geographic

Word History

Etymology

Swedish or Danish or Norwegian, alteration of Nils (Saint) Nicholas

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“Nisse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nisse. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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