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Meanings of Old Nick in English
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell.
Usage of Old Nick in English
1
I think Old Nick ought to be Viscount Van, for alliteration sake.
2
So the dialogue opens between Old Nick and Nichol in the approved fashion:
3
Marks are still in the hillock last trod by Old Nick.
4
My dear Mr. Osborne, I am not afraid of the Old Nick himself.
5
And leave Old Nick unable to get through his fiery gate?
6
I'd back him against Old Nick himself for snow-bucking and ice-travel.
7
May ye alwus prosper, an' may Old Nick take yer enemies.
8
We've all of us got a little of the Old Nick in us.
9
It is assuredly Old Nick or the French that want to come in!
10
Not that I cared for you, you limb of Old Nick!
11
Why don't you ask me where Old Nick is, and how he does?
12
He joined Old Nick on the top of the hill.
13
These varmint are on and off like shadows, and as cunning as Old Nick.
14
If the Old Nick or some one else did not always guide them back!
15
The negative pattern was given a good boost through the Devil, or Old Nick.
16
The rum has put the Old Nick in 'em.