• 1. Colbert, Claudette , real name Claudette Lily Chauchoin . 1905--96, French-born Hollywood actress, noted for her sophisticated comedy roles; her films include It Happened One Night (1934) and The Palm Beach Story (1942)
• 2. Colbert, Jean Baptiste (ʒ[~ɒ] batist). 1619--83, French statesman; chief minister to Louis XIV: reformed the taille and pursued a mercantilist policy, creating a powerful navy and merchant fleet and building roads and canals

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