n.; fem. Nixe [ G. Cf. 1st Nick. ] (Teut. Myth.) One of a class of water spirits, commonly described as of a mischievous disposition. [ 1913 Webster ]
The treacherous nixes who entice men to a watery death. Tylor. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
. A post-office clerk in charge of the nixies. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]