Pronunciation : Nix
Part of Speech : n.;
Etymology : [G. Cf. 1st Nick.] (Teut. Myth.)
Definition : Defn: One of a class of water spirits, commonly described as of a mischievous disposition. The treacherous nixes who entice men to a watery death. Tylor.
fem. Nixe (.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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