"Colesworth" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Colesworth
  1. (Australia, colloquial) The Australian supermarket duopoly of Coles and Woolworths, seen as indistinguishable from each other. Tags: Australia, colloquial
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          "ref": "2011 November 14, Stephen Matchett, “Beans there... home-brand hoopla old hat”, in The Australian, Canberra: News Limited, page 18:",
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