Definitions
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- proper noun A male
given name - proper noun A rather rare patronymic
surname .
Etymologies
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Examples
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Colin A from Kingston, Canada writes: "@Colin A from Canada writes
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But indeede the word Colin is Frenche, and vsed of the French Poete Marot (if he be worthy of the name of a Poete) in a certein Æglogue.
Shepheardes Calendar 1579
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Without another word Colin stepped forward and waved his hand in front of the guard’s face.
The Queen’s Curse Emma Harrison 2005
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Without another word Colin stepped forward and waved his hand in front of the guard’s face.
The Queen’s Curse Emma Harrison 2005
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* Colin is the nickname for Neil Warnock - it's an anagram.
Utter Pollacks: Fish to be Renamed Dungeekin 2009
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The Americans took a 6-4 lead through three sessions Saturday until captain Colin Montgomerie's European squad seized control of the action as darkness fell.
A Rainy Cup Rydes Into Monday Jason Gay 2010
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"In my time – 20 years since I've been playing Ryder Cup – this is one of the greatest days for European golf we've ever had," European captain Colin Montgomerie said.
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European Captain Colin Montgomerie's team led by three points into the singles.
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"In my time – 20 years since I've been playing Ryder Cup – this is one of the greatest days for European golf we've ever had," European captain Colin Montgomerie said.
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My husband has always known that Colin is on my “list”.
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