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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

/ kəʊlt /

noun

  1. a type of revolver, pistol, etc


colt

2

/ kəʊlt /

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

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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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