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Nicholls

Nicholls (name) means a surname derived from the given name Nicholas. Example: “Professor Nicholls will be giving today's lecture.”

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A surname derived from the given name Nicholas.
"Professor Nicholls will be giving today's lecture."
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Etymology

From a medieval form of Nicholas plus the patronymic ending -s.

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What does “Nicholls” mean?

The word “Nicholls” means a surname derived from the given name Nicholas.

How do you use “Nicholls” in a sentence?

Here is “Nicholls” used in a sentence: “Professor Nicholls will be giving today's lecture.”

What part of speech is “Nicholls”?

“Nicholls” is a name.

What is the meaning of Nicholls?

"Nicholls" (name) means a surname derived from the given name Nicholas.

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