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[nik-uh-luh s, nik-luh s] /ˈnɪk ə ləs, ˈnɪk ləs/ noun 1. of Cusa [kyoo-zuh] /ˈkyu zə/ (Show IPA), 1401–1464, German cardinal, mathematician, and philosopher. German Nikolaus von Cusa. 2. Grand Duke, 1856–1929, Russian general in World War I. 3. Saint, flourished 4th century a.d, bishop in Asia Minor: patron saint of Russia; protector of children […]
- Nicholas I
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