Nikker
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nikker is a noun meaning (uncommon) Alternative form of nicker (“A sea devil.”).
Meaning
(uncommon) Alternative form of nicker (“A sea devil.”).
Example Sentences
Whether the monster slain is a sea-dragon or a nikker remains a problem. […]
Davy Jones's Locker [...] A sailor's name for a principal sea-devil, a nikker. - HALLIWELL.
"A nikker is Davy Jones, / Just one more plug, an' a swig at the jug, / An' up with the skull an' bones."
... and killing sea-nikkers by night. Alone will I combat with this demon, the giant Grendel . . . I shall wrestle for life, foe against foe.
Word Forms
- nikkers
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