Definition: Meaning of, Nicholas, St in English to English dictionary.
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a Christian BISHOP (= high-ranking priest) who lived in western ASIA in the 4th century AD. He became connected with the custom of giving gifts to children either at CHRISTMAS (= in countries such as the UK and the US), or on the night before his SAINT'S DAY (December 6th) (= in some countries, such as the Netherlands) . The imaginary character SANTA CLAUS is based on stories about him. He is also the PATRON SAINT of Russia.