Obs. rare. [? ad. It. collegato confederate, colleague.] ? A confederate, ally.
1598. Barret, Theor. Warres, V. v. 165. The High Treasurer
doth receiue the money which the Collegates do contribute.
1622. F. Markham, Bk. War, V. vi. 183. The Collegates or assistants in the warres.