This word come from the Latin nictare (to blink) and nictat (blinked).  It was first used in English in the 18th century meaning to wink, so I'm glad they managed to settle on the simpler word for the act of letting someone know that you're interested in them.  

You may come across some overly nervous people who seem to nictitate more frequently than most people.  

Not to be confused with nicotine, a colorless or yellowish oily liquid that is an additive to tobacco that acts as a stimulant and is addictive. 

@Bill W

This word come from the Latin nictare (to blink) and nictat (blinked). 

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Ever have one of those days? I think today is one of those. My first thought on seeing your comment was...........

(Just a little bit worried)

23 minutes ago, sandrewn said:

@Bill W

This word come from the Latin nictare (to blink) and nictat (blinked). 

 

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Ever have one of those days? I think today is one of those. My first thought on seeing your comment was...........

 

 

 

(Just a little bit worried)

It's been a number of years since I've seen this.  It was one of the nursery rhymes I was raised on as a child.