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Definition of Nicknames
1. nickname [v] - See also: nickname
Lexicographical Neighbors of Nicknames
Literary usage of Nicknames
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The History of the Norman Conquest of England: Its Causes and Its Results by Edward Augustus Freeman (1879)
"A great number of Kings and princes had personal surnames or nicknames, which
have sometimes found ... See the nicknames of Duke Robert, vol. iv. p. 638. ..."
2. The Gentleman's Magazine (1883)
"For if men and nations are influenced—are influenced to action—by nicknames and
the inessential : do not yet nicknames embody a characteristic, seize nicely ..."
3. The Law of Unfair Competition and Trademarks: With Chapters on Good-will by Harry Dwight Nims (1917)
"Abbreviation of Names of Goods — nicknames. — nicknames are not confined to persons.
Goods have nicknames; business houses have them. ..."
4. Words: Their Use and Abuse by William Mathews (1876)
"CHAPTER XII nicknames. The word nick in nickname is cognate with the German word
necken, to mock, to quiz. and the English word nag, to tease, or provoke. ..."
5. Hero Tales of the American Soldier and Sailor as Told by the Heroes by James William Buel (1899)
"SCHOOLBOYS and soldiers seem to share an especial fondness for nicknames. ...
It would be interesting to make a collection of these war-time nicknames. ..."
6. Our Wild Indians: Thirty-three Years Personal Experience Among the Red Men by Richard Irving Dodge (1884)
"Indian Idea of their Origin — Traditions — The Family Coat of Arms — The Totem,
nnd What It Is — Surnames — Pet Names — Titles — nicknames — Palpable Hits ..."
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