v. t. To place in a niche. Sterne. [ 1913 Webster ]
The Manichaeans stand as representatives of dualism pushed to its utmost development. Tylor. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. manichéiste. ] Manichaean. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F., fr. It. nicchia, prop., a shell-like recess in a wall, fr. nicchio a shellfish, mussel, fr. L. mytilus. ] 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
Images defended from the injuries of the weather by niches of stone wherein they are placed. Evelun. [ 1913 Webster ]
. a. Placed in a niche. “Those niched shapes of noble mold.” Tennyson. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Canadian F., of Amer. Indian origin. ] A small landlocked variety of the Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar ounaniche) of Lake St. John, Canada, and neighboring waters, noted for its vigor and activity, and habit of leaping from the water when hooked. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]