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Please check http://www.webster.com

I believe that is where you will find the information.

Main Entry: nickel
Variant(s): also nickle /'ni-k&l/
Function: noun
Etymology: probably from Swedish nickel, from German Kupfernickel niccolite, probably from Kupfer copper + Nickel goblin; from the deceptive copper color of niccolite
Date: 1755
1 : a silver-white hard malleable ductile metallic element capable of a high polish and resistant to corrosion that is used chiefly in alloys and as a catalyst -- see ELEMENT table
2 a (1) : the U.S. 5-cent piece regularly containing 25 percent nickel and 75 percent copper (2) : the Canadian 5-cent piece b : five cents
3 : a pass defense in football that employs five defensive backs

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