colin

¹ American

[kol-in] / ˈkɒl ɪn /

noun

any of several American quails, especially the bobwhite.

Colin ² American

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

noun

a male given name.

Etymology

Origin of colin

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

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The oil market is providing a reminder that until “documents are signed and money changes hands, there is no deal,” Colin Cieszynski, portfolio manager and chief market strategist at SIA Wealth Management, told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch

Hakimi's lawyer Fanny Colin questioned the woman's co-operation in the investigation.

From Barron's

Baird’s Colin Sebastian seemed to think a potential transaction would be reasonable.

From MarketWatch

The March 2025 minute also provided confirmation of the conclusion of the police investigation against former first minister Nicola Sturgeon and ex-SNP treasurer Colin Beattie.

From BBC

Hakimi's lawyer Fanny Colin said a trial had been ordered and the prosecutor in the Nanterre suburb of Paris confirmed it.

From Barron's

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