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   Col·leen

   /ˈkälēn/

   

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   • 1. an Irish term for a girl or young woman. Irish

   Word Origin early 19th century: from Irish cailin, diminutive of caile ‘countrywoman’.

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   What does the Irish Colleen mean?

   • This song describes a party at which four toasts are proposed: a Welsh girl toasts a leek, a Scottish girl toasts a thistle, an English girl toasts a rose, and an Irish girl toasts a shamrock and Ireland. Listen to Jack Mooney sing “The Irish colleen,” view an annotated transcript, and download your own copy of the words.

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   What does the name Colleen mean?

   • It is more often used as a girl (female) name. People having the name Colleen are in general originating from France, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America. Meaning: The meaning of the name Colleen is: Young female, Irish girl.

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   What is the Colleen Bawn?

   • The Colleen Bawn is a tissue of improbabilities and extravagances. Colleen, you've the wisdom of the ages in your head right now. That last––the thought that our skipper or the vessel might get mixed up in it––kept us aboard the Colleen Bawn. The Colleen left her behind, and she at last drew off after bunching a few farewell shots.

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   What does Coleen mean?

   • 少女，姑娘, 爱尔兰姑娘… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! COLLEEN meaning: 1. a girl or young woman 2. a girl from Ireland 3. a girl or young woman. Learn more.

   COLLEEN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › colleenColleen Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Colleen is an Irish word for a girl, derived from cailín. Learn more about its etymology, first known use, synonyms, and related words from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

4. www.behindthename.com › name › colleenMeaning, origin and history of the name Colleen

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   Jul 2, 2008 · Colleen is a feminine name derived from the Irish word cailín, which means \"girl\". It is not widely used in Ireland, but has been popular in America since the early 20th century.

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   noun. a female given name: from an Irish word meaning “girl.” colleen. / kɒˈliːn; ˈkɒliːn / noun. an Irish word for girl. an Irish girl. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of colleen 1. 1820–30; < Irish cailín, equivalent to caile girl, wench + -ín diminutive suffix. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of colleen 1.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOLLEEN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   COLLEEN definition: 1. a girl or young woman 2. a girl from Ireland 3. a girl or young woman. Learn more.

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   Colleen is an English-language name of Irish origin. It derives from the Irish word cailín "girl/woman", the diminutive of caile "woman, countrywoman". Although it derives from the Irish language, Colleen as a given name is rare in Ireland but far more popular in Irish-descended communities in the United States, Canada, Britain, Australia, and ...

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   COLLEEN meaning: 1. a girl or young woman 2. a girl from Ireland 3. a girl or young woman. Learn more.

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   May 13, 2024 · Colleen is a female name of American origin that means girl. It is derived from the Irish word cailÃn and was first used in the US. Learn more about the name Colleen, its variations, songs and stats.