Collins

US: (kol′inz)

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Collins / ˈkɒlɪnz/ noun

1. Michael. 1890–1922, Irish republican revolutionary: a leader of Sinn Féin; member of the Irish delegation that negotiated the treaty with Great Britain (1921) that established the Irish Free State
2. Michael. 1930–2021, US astronaut; piloted the Apollo 11 command module while Armstrong and Aldrin made the first crewed landing on the Moon (1969)
3. (William) Wilkie. 1824–89, British author, noted particularly for his suspense novel The Moonstone (1868)
4. William. 1721–59, British poet, noted for his odes; regarded as a precursor of romanticism

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col•lins  (kol′inz), n. (often cap.)

1. Wine a tall drink made with gin, whiskey, rum, or vodka, and lemon or lime juice, soda water, and sugar.

• after the proper name Collins 1940–45

Col•lins  (kol′inz), n. 

1. Biographical Edward Trowbridge (Eddie), 1887–1951, U.S. baseball player.
2. Biographical Michael, 1890–1922, Irish revolutionist and patriot.
3. Biographical Michael, born 1930, U.S. astronaut.
4. Biographical William, 1721–59, English poet.

(William) Wil•kie  (wil′kē), 1824–89, English novelist.

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collins / ˈkɒlɪnz/ noun

1. a tall fizzy iced drink made with gin, vodka, rum, etc, mixed with fruit juice, soda water, and sugar

Etymology: 20th Century: probably after the proper name Collins