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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Nik,) Nick, v.3 (? Alteration of Nich v. intr. (3) to come near to, by influence of e.m.E. nick v. to catch, ‘nab’, etc.) —a1689 Cleland 24.
It nicks him nearer than his life Ib. 101.
Here is the thing that nicks us near
