n. [ F. collègue, 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.
v. t. & i. To unite or associate with another or with others. [ R. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Partnership in office. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]