Nicolai's definitions

mp

'Machine pistol.' Precedes the number of certain weapon names.

The soldier carried an MP5.

by Nicolai February 15, 2004

College of Cardinals

The governing body of the Roman Catholic Church. They elect the Pope and take over papal duties when a Pope is not on the throne.

Jaques was a member of the College of Cardinals.

by Nicolai March 30, 2004

assemblywoman

A term used to describe an elected official (female) of the lower house of a state's congressional legislature.

After an arduous campaign, Jane became an assemblywoman.

by Nicolai August 11, 2004

Archbishop

A very high-ranking member of the Roman Catholic Church.

After many years in the priesthood, Edward became an archbishop.

by Nicolai March 30, 2004

mortar

An early type of one-or-two-man artillery that could be easily moved from place to place. It fired small explosives at short ranges to take out enemy positions, often before the main troops attacked. It was found commonly during World War II.

The soldier used a mortar to blast the Nazis.

by Nicolai February 15, 2004

mike wilson

The creator of the film Michael Moore Hates America.

Mike Wilson is a documentary film director.

by Nicolai August 3, 2004

NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It is composed of many nations from numerous walks of life. Its purpose is to enforce peace treaties in the North Atlantic and to use military force against violators of those treaties or of human rights.

The United States of America is a leading member nation in NATO.

by Nicolai April 10, 2004