Webster's Unabridged Dictionary - Letter N - Page 14
New (a.) Fresh from anything; newly come.
New from her sickness to that northern air. -- Dryden.
New birth. See under Birth.
New Church, or New Jerusalem Church, The church holding the doctrines taught by Emanuel Swedenborg. See Swedenborgian.
New heart (Theol.), A heart or character changed by the power of God, so as to be governed by new and holy motives.
New land, Land cleared and cultivated for the first time.
New light. (Zool.) See Crappie.
New moon. (a) The moon in its first quarter, or when it first appears after being invisible.
New moon. (b) The day when the new moon is first seen; the first day of the lunar month, which was a holy day among the Jews. -- 2 Kings iv. 23.
New Red Sandstone (Geol.), An old name for the formation immediately above the coal measures or strata, now divided into the Permian and Trias. See Sandstone.
New style. See Style.
New testament. See under Testament.
New world, The land of the Western Hemisphere; -- so called because not known to the inhabitants of the Eastern Hemisphere until recent times.
Syn: Novel; recent; fresh; modern. See Novel.
New (adv.) Newly; recently. -- Chaucer.
Note: New is much used in composition, adverbially, in the sense of newly, recently, to qualify other words, as in new-born, new-formed, new-found, new-mown.
Of new, Anew. [Obs.] -- Chaucer.
New (v. t. & i.) To make new; to renew. [Obs.]
New (adv.) Very recently; "they are newly married"; "newly raised objections"; "a newly arranged hairdo"; "grass new washed by the rain"; "a freshly cleaned floor"; "we are fresh out of tomatoes" [syn: newly, freshly, fresh, new].
New (a.) Not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered; "a new law"; "new cars"; "a new comet"; "a new friend"; "a new year"; "the New World" [ant: old].
New (a.) Original and of a kind not seen before; "the computer produced a completely novel proof of a well-known theorem" [syn: fresh, new, novel].
New (a.) Lacking training or experience; "the new men were eager to fight"; "raw recruits" [syn: raw, new].
New (a.) Having no previous example or precedent or parallel; "a time of unexampled prosperity" [syn: new, unexampled].
New (a.) Other than the former one(s); different; "they now have a new leaders"; "my new car is four years old but has only 15,000 miles on it"; "ready to take a new direction."
New (a.) Unaffected by use or exposure; "it looks like new" [ant: worn].
New (a.) (Of a new kind or fashion) Gratuitously new; "newfangled ideas"; "she buys all these new-fangled machines and never uses them" [syn: newfangled, new].
New (a.) In use after medieval times; "New Eqyptian was the language of the 18th to 21st dynasties."
New (a.) Used of a living language; being the current stage in its development; "Modern English"; "New Hebrew is Israeli Hebrew" [syn: Modern, New].
New (a.) (Of crops) Harvested at an early stage of development; before complete maturity; "new potatoes"; "young corn" [syn: new, young].
New (a.) Unfamiliar; "new experiences"; "experiences new to him"; "errors of someone new to the job."
NEW or NOVEL ASSIGNMENT, () pleading. Declarations are conceived in very general terms, and sometimes, from the nature of the action, are so framed as to be capable of covering several injuries. The effect of this is, that, in some cases, the defendant is not sufficiently guided by the declaration to the real cause of complaint; and is, therefore, led to apply his answer to a different matter from that which the plaintiff has in view. For example, it may happen that the plaintiff has, been twice assaulted by the defendant, and one of the assaults is justifiable, being in self-defence, while the other may have been committed without legal excuse. Supposing the plaintiff to bring an action for the latter; from the generality of the statement in the declaration, the defendant is not informed to which of the two assaults the plaintiff means to refer. The defendant may, therefore, suppose, or affect to suppose, that the first is the assault intended, and will plead son assault demesne. This plea the plaintiff cannot safely traverse, because an assault was in fact committed by the defendant, under the, circumstances of excuse here alleged; the defendant would have a right under the issue joined upon such traverse, to prove these circumstances, and to presume that such assault, and no other, was the cause of action. The plaintiff, therefore, in the supposed case, not being able safely to traverse, and having no ground either for demurrer, or for pleading in confession and avoidance, has no course, but, by a new pleading, to correct the mistake occasioned by the generality of the declaration, and to declare that he brought his action not for the first but for the second assault and this is called a new assignment. Steph. PI. 241-243.
NEW or NOVEL ASSIGNMENT, () As the object of a new assignment is to correct a mistake occasioned by the generality of the declaration, it always occurs in answer to a plea, and is therefore in the nature of a replication. It is not used in any other part of the pleading.
NEW or NOVEL ASSIGNMENT, () Several new assignments may occur in the course of the same series of pleading.
NEW or NOVEL ASSIGNMENT, () Thus in the above example, if it be supposed that three distinct assaults had been committed, two of which were justifiable, the defendant might plead as above to the declaration, and 'then, by way of plea to the new assignment,, he might again justify, in the same manner, another assault; upon which it would be necessary for the plaintiff to new-assign a third; and this upon the first principle by which the first new assignment was required. 1 Chit. PI. 614; 1 Saund. 299 c.
NEW or NOVEL ASSIGNMENT, () A new assignment is said to be in the nature of a new declaration. Bac. Abr. Trespass I, 4, 2; 1 Saund. 299 c. It seems, however, more properly considered as a repetition of the declaration; 1 Chit. PI. 602; differing only in this, that it distinguishes the true ground of complaint, as being different from that which is covered by the plea. Being in the nature of a new or repeated declaration, it is consequently to be framed with as much certainty or specification of circumstances, as the declaration itself. In some cases, indeed, it should be even more particular. Bac. Abr. Trespass, I 4, 2; 1 Chitt. Pl. 610; Steph. Pl. 245. See 3 Bl. Com. 311; Arch. Civ. 318; Lawes' Civ. PI. Pl. 286; Doct. Pl. 318; Lawes' Civ. Pl. 163.
Newborn (a.) Recently born. -- Shak.
Newborn (n.) A baby recently born, usually less than one month old; a neonate.
Newborn (a.) Recently born; "a newborn infant."
Newborn (a.) Having just or recently arisen or come into existence; "new nations"; "with newborn fears" [syn: newborn, new-sprung(a)].
Newborn (n.) A baby from birth to four weeks [syn: neonate, newborn, newborn infant, newborn baby].
Newborn, GA -- U.S. town in Georgia
Population (2000): 520
Housing Units (2000): 187
Land area (2000): 1.597121 sq. miles (4.136523 sq. km)
Water area (2000): 0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
Total area (2000): 1.597121 sq. miles (4.136523 sq. km)
FIPS code: 54656
Located within: Georgia (GA), FIPS 13Location: 33.516980 N, 83.694572 W
ZIP Codes (1990): 30262
Note: some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.
Headwords:
Newborn, GA
Newborn
Newcome (a.) Recently come.
Newcomer (n.) One who has lately come.
Newcomer (n.) Any new participant in some activity [syn: newcomer, fledgling, fledgeling, starter, neophyte, freshman, newbie, entrant].
Newcomer (n.) A recent arrival; "he's a newcomer to Boston."
Newel (n.) A novelty; a new thing. [Obs.] -- Spenser.
Newel (n.) (Arch.) The upright post about which the steps of a circular staircase wind; hence, in stairs having straight flights, the principal post at the foot of a staircase, or the secondary ones at the landings. See Hollow newel, under Hollow.
Newel (n.) The post at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs; it supports the handrail [syn: newel post, newel].
Newel (n.) The central pillar of a circular staircase.
Newfangle (a.) Eager for novelties; desirous of changing. [Obs.]
So newfangel be they of their meat. -- Chaucer.
Newfangle (v. t.) To change by introducing novelties. [Obs.]
Newfangled (a.) Newly made; of a new type or fashion; formed with the affectation of novelty; -- sometimes used to express disapproval or disdain. "A newfangled nomenclature." -- Sir W. Hamilton.
Newfangled (a.) Disposed to change; inclined to novelties; given to new theories or fashions. "Newfangled teachers." --1 Tim. vi. (heading). "Newfangled men." -- Latimer.
Newfangled (a.) (Of a new kind or fashion) Gratuitously new; "newfangled ideas"; "she buys all these new-fangled machines and never uses them" [syn: newfangled, new].
Newfangledness (n.) Affectation of, or fondness for, novelty; vain or affected fashion or form.
Newfangleness (n.) Newfangledness.
Newfanglist (n.) One who is eager for novelties or desirous of change.
Newfangly (adv.) In a newfangled manner; with eagerness for novelty.
Newfashioned (a.) Made in a new form, or lately come into fashion.
Newfoundland (n.) An island on the coast of British North America, famed for the fishing grounds in its vicinity.
Newfoundland (n.) A Newfoundland dog.
Newing (v. t.) Yeast; barm.
Newish (a.) Somewhat new; nearly new.
Newly (adv.) Lately; recently.
Newly (adv.) Anew; afresh; freshly.
Newlywed (n.) [ C usually pl. ] 新婚者 Someone who has recently married.
// The hotel has a special discount rate for newlyweds.
Newmarket (n.) A long, closely fitting cloak.
New-model (v. t.) To remodel.
Newness (n.) The quality or state of being new; as, the newness of a system; the newness of a scene; newness of life.
News (n) A report of recent occurences; information of something that has lately taken place, or of something before unknown; fresh tindings; recent intelligence.
News (n) Something strange or newly happened.
News (n) A bearer of news; a courier; a newspaper.
News-book (n.) A newspaper.
Newsboy (n.) A boy who distributes or sells newspaper.
News bulletin (n.) A short news announcement concering some on-going news story.
Newsletter (n.) A circular letter, written or printed for the purpose of disseminating news. This was the name given to the earliest English newspapers.
Syn: newssheet.
Newsletter (n.) Report or open letter giving informal or confidential news of interest to a special group [syn: newsletter, newssheet].
Newsmen (n. pl. ) of Newsman.
Newsman (n.) One who brings news. [Obs.] -- Spenser.
Newsman (n.) A man who distributes or sells newspapers.
Newsman (n.) A person who investigates and reports or edits news stories [syn: reporter, newsman, newsperson].
Newsmonger (n.) One who deals in news; one who is active in hearing and telling news.
Newsmonger (n.) A person given to gossiping and divulging personal information about others [syn: gossip, gossiper, gossipmonger, rumormonger, rumourmonger, newsmonger].
Newspaper (n.) 報紙，報 [C]；報社 [C] A sheet of paper printed and distributed, at stated intervals, for conveying intelligence of passing events, advocating opinions, etc.; a public print that circulates news, advertisements, proceedings of legislative bodies, public announcements, etc.
Newspaper (n.) A daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements; "he read his newspaper at breakfast" [syn: {newspaper}, {paper}].
Newspaper (n.) A business firm that publishes newspapers; "Murdoch owns many newspapers" [syn: {newspaper}, {paper}, {newspaper publisher}].
Newspaper (n.) The physical object that is the product of a newspaper publisher; "when it began to rain he covered his head with a newspaper" [syn: {newspaper}, {paper}].
Newspaper (n.) Cheap paper made from wood pulp and used for printing newspapers; "they used bales of newspaper every day" [syn: {newspaper}, {newsprint}].
Newspaper (n.) (Countable and uncountable, plural newspapers) (Countable) A publication, usually published daily or weekly and usually printed on cheap, low-quality paper, containing news and other articles.
Newspaper (n.) (Countable and uncountable, plural newspapers) (Uncountable, countable) A quantity of or one of the types of paper on which newspapers are printed.
Newspaper (v.) 從事報業（指辦報，編輯，採訪等） (third-person singular simple present newspapers, present participle newspapering, simple past and past participle newspapered) (transitive) To cover with newspaper.
// She newspapered one end of the room before painting the bookcase.
Newspaper (v.) (Third-person singular simple present newspapers, present participle newspapering, simple past and past participle newspapered) (intransitive, transitive) To engage in the business of journalism (usually used only in the gerund, newspapering).
// He newspapered his way through the South on the sports beat, avoiding dry towms.
Newspaper (v.) (Third-person singular simple present newspapers, present participle newspapering, simple past and past participle newspapered) (transitive, obsolete) to harass in newspaper articles.
// He was newspapered out of public life.
Newspeak (n.) [Mass noun] 新話（官員為了欺弄或操縱公眾而故意使用的含混、矛盾的言詞）；官樣文章 Ambiguous euphemistic language used chiefly in political propaganda.
‘‘Deterrence’ is just Newspeak for plain old threatening.’
Compare: Deterrence
Deterrence (n.) [Mass noun] 制止；制止物；妨礙物；威懾；威懾作用 The action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.
‘Nuclear missiles remain the main deterrence against possible aggression.’
‘They contend that a death penalty is necessary as a form of deterrence.’
Newsroom (n.) A room where news is collected and disseminated, or periodicals sold; a reading room supplied with newspapers, magazines, etc.
News-vnder (n.) A seller of newspapers.
News-writer (n.) One who gathered news for, and wrote, news-letters.
Newsy (a.) Full of news; abounding in information as to current events.
Newt (n.) Any one of several species of small aquatic salamanders. The common British species are the crested newt (Triton cristatus) and the smooth newt (Lophinus punctatus). In America, Diemictylus viridescens is one of the most abundant species.
Newtonian (a.) Of or pertaining to Sir Isaac Newton, or his discoveries.
Newtonian (n.) A follower of Newton.
New-year (a.) Of or pertaining to, or suitable for, the commencement of the year; as, New-year gifts or odes.
New Year's Day () the first day of a calendar year; the first day of January. Often colloquially abbreviated to New year's or new year.
New Zealand (n.) A group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean.
New Zealand (n.) 紐西蘭（英語：New Zealand），又譯新西蘭，又稱奧特亞羅瓦（毛利語：Aotearoa），是位於太平洋西南部的一個島嶼國家，首都為威靈頓，但最大的城市為奧克蘭都會區。紐西蘭主要由兩大島嶼組成，即北島（Te Ika-a-Māui [6]）和南島（Te Waipounamu [6]），兩島以庫克海峽分隔，首都威靈頓即位於北島末端處，除此之外還包含了一些其他小的島嶼。
紐西蘭與澳洲隔塔斯曼海相望，距離澳洲東海岸約1500公里，與南太平洋群島的新喀里多尼亞、東加和斐濟相隔大約1000公里，所以特殊的地理位置使得紐西蘭成為最後幾個被人類聚居的地區之一，也因為人口都是以歐洲裔移民為主，是少數不位於歐洲的白人國家。野生生物由於長時間的與世隔離，紐西蘭發展出了與眾不同且具有多樣性的生態環境。由於陸地構造隆升（Tectonic uplift）及火山噴發，紐西蘭地形多變，南阿爾卑斯山脈縱貫南島中西部。紐西蘭風景優美，氣候宜人，旅遊勝地遍布。在2014年聯合國開發計劃署公布的人類發展指數報告中，紐西蘭排名全球第7位。
New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses—the North Island, and the South Island -- and around 600 smaller islands. New Zealand is situated some 1,500 kilometres (900 mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600 mi) south of the Pacific island areas of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. Because of its remoteness, it was one of the last lands to be settled by humans. During its long period of isolation, New Zealand developed a distinct biodiversity of animal, fungal and plant life. The country's varied topography and its sharp mountain peaks, such as the Southern Alps, owe much to the tectonic uplift of land and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, while its most populous city is Auckland.
Sometime between 1250 and 1300 CE, Polynesians settled in the islands that later were named New Zealand and developed a distinctive Māori culture. In 1642, Dutch explorer Abel Tasman became the first European to sight New Zealand. In 1840, representatives of Britain and Māori chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi, which declared British sovereignty over the islands. In 1841, New Zealand became a colony within the British Empire and in 1907 it became a Dominion. Today, the majority of New Zealand's population of 4.7 million is of European descent; the indigenous Māori are the largest minority, followed by Asians and Pacific Islanders. Reflecting this, New Zealand's culture is mainly derived from Māori and early British settlers, with recent broadening arising from increased immigration. The official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language, with English predominant.
New Zealand is a developed country and ranks highly in international comparisons of national performance, such as health, education, economic freedom and quality of life. Since the 1980s, New Zealand has transformed from an agrarian, regulated economy to a market economy. Nationally, legislative authority is vested in an elected, unicameral Parliament, while executive political power is exercised by the Cabinet, led by the Prime Minister, who is currently Bill English. Queen Elizabeth II is the country's head of state and is represented by a governor-general, currently Dame Patsy Reddy. In addition, New Zealand is organised into 11 regional councils and 67 territorial authorities for local government purposes. The Realm of New Zealand also includes Tokelau (a dependent territory); the Cook Islands and Niue (self-governing states in free association with New Zealand); and the Ross Dependency, which is New Zealand's territorial claim in Antarctica. New Zealand is a member of the United Nations, Commonwealth of Nations, ANZUS, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Pacific Islands Forum, and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.
Nexible (a.) That may be knit together.
Next (a.) Nearest in place; having no similar object intervening.
Next (a.) Nearest in time; as, the next day or hour.
Next (a.) Adjoining in a series; immediately preceding or following in order.
Next (a.) Nearest in degree, quality, rank, right, or relation; as, the next heir was an infant.
Next (adv.) In the time, place, or order nearest or immediately suceeding; as, this man follows next.
Nexus (n.) Connection; tie.
Neyne (n.) Same as Meine.
Nez Perces () A tribe of Indians, mostly inhabiting Idaho.
Ngina (n.) The gorilla.
Niagara Falls (n.) 尼加拉瀑布 （英語：Niagara Falls，法語：les Chutes du Niagara，源自印第安語，意為「雷神之水」。加拿大的華人也稱之為「拉格科」）是由三座位於北美洲五大湖區尼加拉河上瀑布的總稱，平均流量為2,407立方公尺/ 秒，與伊瓜蘇瀑布、維多利亞瀑布並稱為世界三大跨國瀑布。尼加拉瀑布以美麗的景色，巨大的水力發電能力和極具挑戰性的環境保護工程而聞名於世，是非常受遊客歡迎的旅遊景點 [1]。 整個瀑布跨越加拿大的安大略省和美國的紐約州構成南部的尼亞加拉峽谷。三座瀑布按規模從大到小分別為馬蹄瀑布，美國瀑布，布里達爾維爾瀑布。其中，馬蹄瀑 布位於美國和加拿大的邊境，美國瀑布全部位於美國境內並由山羊島分隔開。小些的布里達爾維爾瀑布也在美國境內，由月神島從美國瀑布隔開。
Is the collective name for three waterfalls that straddle the international border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the US state of New York. They form the southern end of the Niagara Gorge.
From largest to smallest, the three waterfalls are the Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls. The Horseshoe Falls lies on the border of the United States and Canada [1] with the American Falls entirely on the United States' side, separated by Goat Island. The smaller Bridal Veil Falls are also on the United States' side, separated from the American Falls by Luna Island.
Located on the Niagara River, which drains Lake Erie into Lake Ontario, the combined falls form the highest flow rate of any waterfall in North America that has a vertical drop of more than 50 metres (160 ft). During peak daytime tourist hours, more than 168,000 m3 (six million cubic feet) of water goes over the crest of the falls every minute. [2] Horseshoe Falls is the most powerful waterfall in North America, as measured by flow rate. [3]
The falls are 27 kilometres (17 mi) north-northwest of Buffalo, New York, and 121 kilometres (75 mi) south-southeast of Toronto, between the twin cities of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and Niagara Falls, New York. Niagara Falls was formed when glaciers receded at the end of the Wisconsin glaciation (the last ice age), and water from the newly formed Great Lakes carved a path through the Niagara Escarpment en route to the Atlantic Ocean.
Niagara Falls is famed both for its beauty and as a valuable source of hydroelectric power. Balancing recreational, commercial, and industrial uses has been a challenge for the stewards of the falls since the 19th century.
Niagara Falls (Proper noun) Waterfalls on the Niagara River that consist of two principal parts separated by Goat Island: the Horseshoe Falls adjoin the western (Canadian) bank and fall 158 feet (47 m); the American Falls adjoin the eastern (US) bank and fall 167 feet (50 m).
Niagara Falls (Proper noun) A city in upper New York located on the right bank of the Niagara River beside Niagara Falls; population 51,345 (est. 2008).
Niagara Falls (Proper noun) A city in Canada, in southern Ontario, situated on the left bank of the Niagara River beside Niagara Falls, opposite the city of Niagara Falls, US, to which it is linked by bridges; population 82,184 (2006).
Niagara period (n.) (Slang) A subdivision or the American Upper Silurian system, embracing the Medina, Clinton, and Niagara epoch. The rocks of the Niagara epoch, mostly limestones, are extensively distributed, and at Niagara Falls consist of about eighty feet of shale supporting a greater thickness of limestone, which is gradually undermined by the removal of the shale. See Chart of Geology.
Nias (n.) A young hawk; an eyas; hence, an unsophisticated person.
Nib (n.) A small and pointed thing or part; a point; a prong.
Nib (n.) The bill or beak of a bird; the neb.
Nib (n.) The points of a pen; also, the pointed part of a pen; a short pen adapted for insertion in a holder.
Nib (n.) One of the handles which project from a scythe snath; also, [Prov. Eng.], the shaft of a wagon.
Nebbed (imp. & p. p.) of Nib.
Nibbing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Nib.
Nib (v. t.) To furnish with a nib; to point; to mend the point of; as, to nib a pen.
Nibbed (a.) Having a nib or point.
Nibbled (imp. & p. p.) of Nibble.
Nibbling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Nibble.
Nibble (v. t.) To bite by little at a time; to seize gently with the mouth; to eat slowly or in small bits.
Nibble (v. t.) To bite upon something gently or cautiously; to eat a little of a thing, as by taking small bits cautiously; as, fishes nibble at the bait.
Nibble (n.) A small or cautious bite.
Nibbler (n.) One who, or that which, nibbles.
Nibblingly (adv.) In a nibbling manner; cautiously.
Niblick (n.) A kind of golf stick used to lift the ball out of holes, ruts, etc.
Nicagua (n.) The laughing falcon. See under laughing.
Nicaragua wood () Brazil wood.
Niccolite (n.) A mineral of a copper-red color and metallic luster; an arsenide of nickel; -- called also coppernickel, kupfernickel.
Nice (a.) Foolish; silly; simple; ignorant; also, weak; effeminate.
Nice (a.) Of trifling moment; nimportant; trivial.
Nice (a.) Overscrupulous or exacting; hard to please or satisfy; fastidious in small matters.
Nice (a.) Delicate; refined; dainty; pure.
Nice (a.) Apprehending slight differences or delicate distinctions; distinguishing accurately or minutely; carefully discriminating; as, a nice taste or judgment.
Nice (a.) Done or made with careful labor; suited to excite admiration on account of exactness; evidencing great skill; exact; fine; finished; as, nice proportions, nice workmanship, a nice application; exactly or fastidiously discriminated; requiring close discrimination; as, a nice point of law, a nice distinction in philosophy.
Nice (a.) Pleasing; agreeable; gratifying; delightful; good; as, a nice party; a nice excursion; a nice person; a nice day; a nice sauce, etc.
Nicely (adv.) In a nice manner.
Nicene (a.) Of or pertaining to Nice, a town of Asia Minor, or to the ecumenial council held there A. D. 325.
Niceness (n.) Quality or state of being nice.
Nicery (n.) Nicety.
Niceties (n. pl. ) of Nicety.
Nicety (n.) The quality or state of being nice (in any of the senses of that word.).
Nicety (n.) Delicacy or exactness of perception; minuteness of observation or of discrimination; precision.
Nicety (n.) A delicate expression, act, mode of treatment, distinction, or the like; a minute distinction.
Niche (n.) A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. hence, any similar position, literal or figurative.
Niched (a.) Placed in a niche.
Nick (n.) An evil spirit of the waters.
Old Nick, The evil one; the devil. [Colloq.]
Nick (n.) A notch cut into something; as:
Nick (n.) A score for keeping an account; a reckoning. [Obs.]
Nick (n.) (Print.) A notch cut crosswise in the shank of a type, to assist a compositor in placing it properly in the stick, and in distribution. -- W. Savage.
Nick (n.) Hence: A broken or indented place in any edge or surface; as, nicks in a china plate; a nick in the table top.
Nick (n.) A particular point or place considered as marked by a nick; the exact point or critical moment.
To cut it off in the very nick. -- Howell.
This nick of time is the critical occasion for the gaining of a point. -- L'Estrange.