Emma

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[ em-uh ]

noun
  1. a female given name, form of Erma.

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Emma2
[ em-uh ]

noun
  1. a novel (1815) by Jane Austen.

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How to use Emma in a sentence

  • Scattergood ate with ease and pleasure two complete suppers—to the openly expressed admiration of Emma, the waitress.

    Scattergood Baines | Clarence Budington Kelland
  • Ellen's high spirits will carry her through many a sharp battle, from which Emma's sensitive nature would never recover.

    Alone | Marion Harland
  • "You have offended Carry," said Emma, apprehensively, as the former walked towards the other room.

    Alone | Marion Harland
  • “I came to bring Emma the silks, and to see how the work was getting on,” said Miss Deveen as she shook hands.

  • About the screens,” continued Mrs. Topcroft; “perhaps you would like to see them—I am sorry Emma is out.