Colbert

[ kohl-bair for 1; French kawl-ber for 2 ]

noun
  1. Claudette Lily Claudette Chauchoin, 1903–96, U.S. actress, born in France.

  2. Jean Bap·tiste [zhahnba-teest], /ʒɑ̃ baˈtist/, 1619–83, French statesman and finance minister under Louis XIV.

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Colbert

/ (French kɔlbɛr) /


noun
  1. Claudette, real name Claudette Lily Chauchoin . 1905–96, French-born Hollywood actress, noted for her sophisticated comedy roles; her films include It Happened One Night (1934) and The Palm Beach Story (1942)

  2. Jean Baptiste (ʒɑ̃ batist). 1619–83, French statesman; chief minister to Louis XIV: reformed the taille and pursued a mercantilist policy, creating a powerful navy and merchant fleet and building roads and canals

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