Nis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nis is a noun meaning A nix; a hobgoblin, especially one that resides in a farm house.
Meaning
A nix; a hobgoblin, especially one that resides in a farm house.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) Contraction of ne is
Example Sentences
No farm-house goes on well without there is a Nis in it, and well is it for the maids and the men when they are in favour with him.
The people of the Feroes call the Nisses or Brownies Niagruisar, and describe them as little creatures with red caps on their beads, that bring luck to any place where they take up their abode.
Word Forms
- nisses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nickel, ness, king, nice, institute, pua.
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