First Known Use: circa 1887
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collins
noun col·lins \ˈkä-lənz\
Definition of COLLINS
: a tall iced drink of soda water, sugar, lemon or lime juice, and liquor (as gin)
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Origin of COLLINS
probably from the name Collins
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biographical name Col·lins \ˈkä-lənz\
Definition of COLLINS
Billy 1941– William Collins Am. poet; poet laureate (2001–03)
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Francis S(ellers) 1950– Am. geneticist
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Michael 1890–1922 Irish revolutionary
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Michael 1930– Am. astronaut
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William 1721–1759 Eng. poet
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(William) Wilkie 1824–1889 Eng. nov.
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