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.