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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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To be fair to Grim, Maine primary voters were with Platner, too, backing him by a wide enough margin that his main opponent, Gov. Janet Mills, quit before the July primary.

From Slate Jul. 14, 2026

Gov. Janet Mills said she had been briefed on the encounter and that state and federal agencies were investigating.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

Maine Governor Janet Mills said that state police were working with federal officials to determine what happened.

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

Gov. Janet Mills entered the race months after Platner and dropped out in April after her campaign failed to take off as Platner drew crowds and enthusiasm.

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

By the time she’d calmed down, Janet was gone, and Star realized perhaps her daughter had wanted a little less freedom and a little more guidance.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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