collins

noun

col·​lins ˈkä-lənz 

: a tall iced drink of soda water, sugar, lemon or lime juice, and liquor (such as gin)

Word History

Etymology

probably from the name Collins

First Known Use

circa 1887, in the meaning defined above

Biographical Definition

Collins 1 of 6

biographical name (1)

Col·​lins ˈkä-lənz 

Billy 1941–     William Collins American poet; poet laureate (2001–03)

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biographical name (2)

Francis S(ellers) 1950–     American geneticist

Collins

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biographical name (3)

Michael 1890–1922 Irish revolutionary

Collins

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biographical name (4)

Michael 1930–2021 American astronaut

Collins

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biographical name (5)

William 1721–1759 English poet

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biographical name (6)

(William) Wilkie 1824–1889 English novelist