Colet
noun
John, 1467?–1519, English educator and clergyman.
Colet
1 American
[kol-it]
/ ˈkɒl ɪt /
noun
colet.
2
American
abbreviation
Colet
British
/ ˈkɒlɪt /
noun
Etymology
Origin of colet.
From the Latin word colētur
Example Sentences
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Coachella is ‘a great responsibility for us,’ the group’s Colet added.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
Colet exudes such generosity of spirit you can’t help but like her.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
"We didn't have an excuse to practice, so it's damaged my performance as a player," said Rhys Colet, who has played with the band for six years.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2022
There is a beautiful account here of how she wrote certain stories based on Flaubert’s letters to his lover, the writer Louise Colet.
From New York Times ● Nov. 12, 2019
St. Paul’s School, situated on the eastern side of St. Paul’s Churchyard, was founded in 1521, by Dean Colet, for the education of ‘poor men’s children.’
From Collins' Illustrated Guide to London and Neighbourhood by Anonymous
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