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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname transferred from the given name. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Contra Costa County, California. countable, uncountable
3. 3
   A number of places in the United States:; A neighbourhood and historic village in Trumbull, Fairfield County, Connecticut. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   A number of places in the United States:; A minor city in Muscatine County, Iowa. countable, uncountable
5. 5
   A number of places in the United States:; A town and village therein, in Tioga County, New York. countable, uncountable

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6. 6
   A number of places in the United States:; A town in Marion County, South Carolina. countable, uncountable
7. 7
   A number of places in the United States:; A village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. countable, uncountable

Example

More examples

"Nichelle Nichols has passed away."

Etymology

From Nichol, medieval vernacular form of the given name Nicholas + the patronymic suffix -s.

Related phrases

Nichols Point

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