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Janet

American  
[zha-ne, jan-it] / ʒaˈnɛ, ˈdʒæn ɪt /

noun

  1. Pierre Marie Félix 1859–1947, French psychologist and neurologist.

  2. Also Janetta a female given name, form of Jane.


Janet British  
/ ʒanɛ /

noun

  1. Pierre Marie Félix (pjɛr mari feliks). 1859–1947, French psychologist and neurologist, noted particularly for his work on the origins of hysteria

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Janet Beacham, director of Swift Care Solutions in Colchester, is a former nurse with more than 45 years' experience in the healthcare sector and believes only a human can judge genuine empathy.

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The former MTV star went on to state that his parents had bought the home for just $400,000—although records indicate that it was last purchased in 1987 for $840,000 and is currently registered to William and Janet Pratt.

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Staffordshire County Council's cabinet member for education Janet Higgins said: "These results reflect the hard work and commitment of our admissions team, who have worked closely with schools and neighbouring councils."

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Janet Tomlin, 79, says she opted to go private because of difficulty in getting an NHS appointment.

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“I always think that bald eagles sound like they’re giggling,” says Janet Ng, a wildlife biologist for the Canadian Wildlife Service.

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