colin

¹

[ kol-in ]

noun

1. any of several American quails, especially the bobwhite.

Colin

²

[ kol-in, koh-lin; French kaw-lan; German koh-lin, -leen ]

noun

1. a male given name.

Word History and Origins

Origin of colin¹

1620–30; < Mexican Spanish colín, perhaps < Nahuatl zōlin, through misreading of the older spelling çolin

Example Sentences

After graduating from Morris High School in 1954, Colin studied geology at the City College of New York.

From Washington Post

Although Nadja’s ascent to the Vampiric Throne and the Supreme Council of Vampires makes sense, it might be funnier for Nandor, Laszlo, or even Colin to get the promotion and interact with more powerful and dominating vampires.

From TechCrunch

Though Colin’s life was too short, his impact was great and his legacy will endure.

From Washington Blade

By the next episode, Colin announces his intention to marry Marina, leaving Penelope heartbroken.

From Washington Post

Colin Farrell and Johnny Knoxville and Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson, and then Paris Hilton came out with one.

From The Daily Beast

Many writers have taken issue with the age gap in that film—since Emma Stone is 25 and Colin Firth is 53.

From The Daily Beast

Any great real-life love stories from the South of France, Colin?

From The Daily Beast

I live-texted Colin the plot of Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason a few months back while I was watching it.

From The Daily Beast

Although my mother absolutely does love Colin, I will say that.

From The Daily Beast

Skelton mentions rochets 'of fyne Raynes'; Colin Clout, 316.

From Project Gutenberg

Colin felt well satisfied that the canvas was stowed and that he would not have to go aloft during the night.

From Project Gutenberg

"But I'm sure I've read somewhere that whales never attacked boats," persisted Colin.

From Project Gutenberg

Colin clambered into the double-ended boat with its high prow and stern and settled himself down excitedly.

From Project Gutenberg

Colin heard the captain give a wild cry from the poop and felt the engines stop and reverse beneath him.

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