"Young Nick's Head" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Named after 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 Nick's young age or to his surname, or is a combination of both. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Young Nick's Head}} Young Nick's Head
  1. A headland on the south side of Poverty Bay, on the east coast of the North Island, New Zealand. Wikipedia link: HMS Endeavour, James Cook, Nicholas Young (sailor) Categories (place): Headlands, Places in New Zealand
    Sense id: en-Young_Nick's_Head-en-name-wEUtY0G9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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