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Young Nick's Head

Young Nick's Head proper noun: a headland on the south side of Poverty Bay, Gisborne district, on the east coast of the North Island, New Zealand.

Proper noun

Young Nick's Head

  1. A headland on the south side of Poverty Bay, Gisborne district, on the east coast of the North Island, New Zealand.

Origin of Young Nick's Head

Named after the British cabin boy Nicholas Young by James Cook, captain of HMS Endeavour, as a reward for sighting the headland on 6 October 1769. It is unclear whether Young refers to Nicholas's young age or to his surname, or is a combination of both.

Questions about Young Nick's Head

What does Young Nick's Head mean?
Young Nick's Head means a headland on the south side of Poverty Bay, Gisborne district, on the east coast of the North Island, New Zealand.
What part of speech is Young Nick's Head?
Young Nick's Head is a proper noun.

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