Colonsay

/ (ˈkɒlənseɪ, -zeɪ) /

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noun

an island in W Scotland, in the Inner Hebrides. Area: about 41 sq km (16 sq miles)

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How to use Colonsay in a sentence

We anchored at nightfall in a deep bay at the southern end of Colonsay, called Toulgoram.
A Yacht Voyage Round England|W.H.G. Kingston
As Kenric was making ready to land he looked towards the shore, and there came down some fourscore of the men of Colonsay.
The Thirsty Sword|Robert Leighton
The man took out his knife, and as he handed it to her she saw his face and recognized Earl Sweyn of Colonsay.
The Thirsty Sword|Robert Leighton
I shall have young Kenric's blood, and I shall have my full revenge for the injuries he has done to the people of Colonsay.
The Thirsty Sword|Robert Leighton

One of the men of Colonsay darted forward, levelling his spear, and with its sharp point caught the little Rachel.
The Thirsty Sword|Robert Leighton