colin

¹ American  

[kol-in] / ˈkɒl ɪn /

noun

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

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Colin ² American  

[kol-in, koh-lin, kaw-lan, koh-lin, -leen] / ˈkɒl ɪn, ˈkoʊ lɪn, kɔˈlɛ̃, ˈkoʊ lɪn, -lin /

noun

1. a male given name.

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Etymology

Origin of colin

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

Example Sentences

Prosecutor Colin Edward said the siblings later went on to leave a block of flats in the street looking for the victim.

From BBC

“Waiting to see if I’ll speak first, eh? Okay, I’ll take the bait. Hello, Elizabeth. I’m Colin. My parents own the inn.”

From Literature

“Hello, Lizzie. I’m Colin. My parents own the inn. What brings you to County Bucks?”

From Literature

“Well, I’m Colin. Heir to this establishment. My brother’s my best mate. He’s an RAF pilot, risking his life to defend this country.”

From Literature

“You’re a bit…preoccupied, Mr. Novis. Working such late hours and all,” says Colin.

From Literature