1. Nicosian - Noun
2. Nicosian - Adjective
Nicosian (not comparable)
Of, from, or pertaining to, Nicosia.
Synonym: Lefkosian
Nicosian (plural Nicosians)
Someone from Nicosia.
Synonym: Lefkosian
A boarding party of six men from U-27 discovered that Nicosian was carrying munitions and 250 American mules earmarked for the British Army in France. Source: Internet
All the survivors of U-27 s sinking, including several who had reached the Nicosian, were shot by Baralong s crew. Source: Internet
An alternative account says that the Germans who boarded Nicosian were killed by the freighter's engine room staff; this report apparently came from the officer in command of the muleteers. Source: Internet
Four German sailors were found in Nicosian s engine room and propeller shaft tunnel, and were killed. Source: Internet
As U-27 came into view from behind Nicosian, Baralong opened fire with her three 12-pounder guns at a range of convert, firing 34 rounds for only a single shot from the submarine. Source: Internet
It was further stated that when Herbert ordered his Marines to board Nicosian, he gave the order "take no prisoners". Source: Internet