Colin
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Etymology


Diminutive of Coll, a medieval short form of Nicholas. It has also been used to anglicize Irish Coilean and Scots Gaelic Cailean.

Proper noun


( plural Colins)

Quotations

: VI:x:16:
  • That iolly shepheard, which there piped, was
    Poore Colin Clout ( who knowes not Colin Clout? )
 
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