Old Nick

noun

ˈōl(d)-ˈnik

Synonyms of Old Nick next

next

—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

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The first known use of Old Nick was circa 1643

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