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Meaning of nicky-tam | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A pair of straps or pieces of string tied around the leg below the knee to raise trousers above the level of farmyard dirt.
  2. The same to prevent the ingress of dust and vermin up the trouser leg.
  3. A simpleton or country yokel.
    broadly

Examples

“Use for ditching.”
“A Pair of Nicky-Tams Folk song.”
“Keeping rats out.”
“Interview with Sir Nicky Tam in the Aberdeen Voice.”
“See also "A Pair of Nicky-Tams".”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Niclaes niclofolan niclosamide Nico Nicobar Nicobar dove

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