Other definitions for nicker (2 of 3)
Origin of nicker
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How to use nicker in a sentence
He knew her step afar off, and his soft nicker never failed to welcome her as she drew near.
Three Little Women | Gabrielle E. JacksonJamie held out the sugar, and Gov'ner, with a little nicker, took it carefully from the boy's hand.
The Long Dim Trail | Forrestine C. HookerWith a little nicker of delight, it trotted to Peanut's side and stood rubbing its nose against the other pony's shoulder.
The Long Dim Trail | Forrestine C. HookerThe youth did not hear the regular beat of hoofs as Williams loped up, until the colt, stilt-legged, emitted a weak nicker.
Overland Red | Henry Herbert Knibbs"All right," she acquiesced readily, the nicker of a smile about her lips quickly suppressed.
The Black Pearl | Mrs. Wilson Woodrow
British Dictionary definitions for nicker (1 of 2)
/ (ˈnɪkə) /
(of a horse) to neigh softly
to laugh quietly; snigger
Origin of nicker
1British Dictionary definitions for nicker (2 of 2)
/ (ˈnɪkə) /
British slang a pound sterling
Origin of nicker
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