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Nisse

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A mythical creature from Scandinavian folklore, typically portrayed as a small, bearded humanoid with a red hat.

Senses and Usages:

1. Popular Sense:

Definition: In popular culture, a nisse is often depicted as a friendly household spirit that brings good luck to the inhabitants of a home or farm.

Sample Sentence: Many families in Scandinavia leave a bowl of porridge out for the nisse on Christmas Eve.

2. Local Sense:

Definition: In local folklore, nisse can also refer to mischievous creatures that play pranks and tricks on people.

Sample Sentence: The mischievous nisse hid my car keys again, causing me to be late for work.

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