NICKNAME

A short name; one nicked or cut off for the sake of brevity, without conveying an idea of opprobrium, and frequently evincing the strongest affection or. the most perfect familiarity. North Carolina Inst v. Norwood, 45 N. C. 74. NIDERLING, NIDERING, or NITHING,.A vile, base person, or sluggard; chicken-hearted. Spelman. NIECE, The daughter of one's brother or sister..Ambl. 514. See NEPHEW. [s. 823]