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Colette

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“Victory of the people”

Colette — Short form of Nicolette. Saint Colette was a 15th-century French nun who gave her money to the poor. This was also the pen name of the French author Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (1873-1954).

Saintly namesake: Saint Colette was a 15th-century French abbess who reformed the Poor Clares and is remembered for her piety and leadership. (March 6 · 15th century)

French2 syllables · /koʊˈlɛt/

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