Nicholas means: Nicklas War.12 [ni'klas.] 1. In phr. (i) like Nicholas Kemp, he's got occasion for all, see below; (2) (Si.) Nicholas day, the 6th of December ; see below ; cf. barring-out.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Nicholas
Nicklas War.12 [ni'k(a)las.] 1.
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Nicklas War.12 [ni'k(a)las.] 1. In phr. (i) like Nicholas Kemp, he's got occasion for all, see below; (2) (Si.) Nicholas day, the 6th of December ; see below ; cf. barring-out.
Joseph Wright, English Dialect Dictionary (1898–1905)
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