Col"league (?), n. [F. coll�xb5;gue, L. collega one chosen at the same time with another, a partner in office; col- + legare to send or choose as deputy. See Legate.]
A partner or associate in some civil or ecclesiastical office or employment. It is never used of partners in trade or manufactures.
Syn. -- Helper; assistant; coadjutor; ally; associate; companion; confederate.
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Col*league" (?), v.t & i.
To unite or associate with another or with others.
[R.]
Shak.
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