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Colt

1

[ kohlt ]

Trademark.
  1. a brand of revolver.


Colt

2

[ kohlt ]

noun

  1. Samuel, 1814–62, U.S. inventor of the Colt revolver.

colt

3

[ kohlt ]

noun

  1. a young male animal of the horse family.
  2. a male horse of not more than four years of age.
  3. a young or inexperienced person.

Colt

1

/ əʊ /

noun

  1. a type of revolver, pistol, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

colt

2

/ əʊ /

noun

  1. a male horse or pony under the age of four
  2. an awkward or inexperienced young person
  3. sport
    1. a young and inexperienced player
    2. a member of a junior team
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Colt1

before 1000; Middle English, Old English; compare dialectal Swedish kult little pig
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Colt1

C19: named after Samuel Colt (1814–62), American inventor

Origin of Colt2

Old English colt young ass, of obscure origin; compare Swedish dialect kult young animal, boy
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He went undrafted and spent time with the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints but didn’t make either team’s final roster.

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Indianapolis Colts: TE Tyler Warren, Penn State — The Colts got very little production from their tight ends last season, and that often meant they couldn’t sustain drives.

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The Indianapolis Colts have given Daniel Jones a chance to compete with Anthony Richardson for the starting role.

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Indianapolis Colts: TE Tyler Warren, Penn State — The Colts collection of tight ends is near the bottom of the league.

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The Highlanders were heavily favored last season before losing to the Colts in a 14-inning championship game.

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