nisse — meaning in English

English meaning

• Brownie noun A small, dense, usually fudgy chocolate cake cut into squares.
• goblin noun Traditionally, a supernatural being of folklore, typically small and grotesque or misshapen, that commonly haunts dark places, often mischievous or malevolent; a type of evil elf, sprite, or demon.

Senses

nisse is used for these senses in English:

• brownie (folklore) A mythical creature, a helpful elf who would secretly do people's housework for them. [from 1510s]
• goblin (fantasy) A malevolent and grotesque diminutive humanoid, often associated with orcs or trolls.

Brownie — full definition

1. noun A small, dense, usually fudgy chocolate cake cut into squares.
2. noun A junior member of the Girl Guides or Girl Scouts.

goblin — full definition

1. noun Traditionally, a supernatural being of folklore, typically small and grotesque or misshapen, that commonly haunts dark places, often mischievous or malevolent; a type of evil elf, sprite, or demon.
2. noun In later fantasy literature, an evil and grotesquely ugly humanoid, typically powerful and warlike, often associated with orcs and trolls.
3. noun Short for goblin shark