COLLIES

Noun

collies

plural of collie

Verb

collies

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of colly

Proper noun

Collies

plural of Collie

Source: Wiktionary


COLLIE

Col"lie, n. Etym: [Gael. cuilean whelp, puppy, dog.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: The Scotch shepherd dog. There are two breeds, the rough-haired and smooth-haired. It is remarkable for its intelligence, displayed especially in caring for flocks. [Written also colly, colley.]

COLLY

Col"ly, n. Etym: [From Coal.]

Definition: The black grime or soot of coal. [Obs.] Burton.

Col"ly, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Collied; p. pr. & vb. n. Collying.]

Definition: To render black or dark, as of with coal smut; to begrime. [Archaic.] Thou hast not collied thy face enough. B. Jonson. Brief as the lighting in the collied night. Shak.

Col"ly, n.

Definition: A kind of dog. See Collie.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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