garnett

¹

[ gahr-net ]

verb (used with object)

1. Textiles. to reduce (waste material) to its fibrous state for reuse in textile manufacturing.

noun

1. a machine used in garnetting.

Garnett

²

[ gahr-nit, gahr-net ]

noun

1. Constance Black, 1862–1946, English translator from Russian.

Garnett

/ ˈɡɑːnɪt /

noun

1. GarnettConstance18621946FBritishWRITING: translator Constance. 1862–1946, British translator of Russian novels
2. GarnettDavid18921981MBritishWRITING: novelistWRITING: editor her son, David. 1892–1981, British novelist and editor. His novels include Lady Into Fox (1922) and Aspects of Love (1955)

Other Words From

• gar·netter noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of garnett¹

First recorded in 1885–90; after the surname Garnett

Example Sentences

Bryant, Duncan and Garnett were all first-ballot selections.

From Washington Post

Garnett said she hadn’t, primarily to maintain the Department of Investigation’s independence from politicians.

From ProPublica

Garnett told ProPublica she didn’t think that would have solved the problems.

From ProPublica

Schlanger told ProPublica he and his team, along with Eure and Garnett, were able to make significant progress on the professionalism front.

From ProPublica

All I have been able to find is a cute picture of Spears and Garnett with two comments and 30-some thumb icons of approval.

From The Daily Beast

As if this weren't shocking enough, Garnett went on to marry Bunny and to have four children with him.

From The Daily Beast

Garnett is one of the reasons why the case is now being looked at closer once more.

From The Daily Beast

Currently running for Colorado attorney general, Garnett says the drawn-out case has exacted its toll.

From The Daily Beast

“There are plenty of mistakes to go around, dating back 14 years ago,” Garnett said.

From The Daily Beast

Mr. Garnett is a graduate of Oneida Institute, a speaker of great pathetic eloquence, and has written several valuable pamphlets.

From Project Gutenberg

Mr. Garnett left the United States in the summer of 1849, and now resides in England, where he is highly esteemed.

From Project Gutenberg

Garnett was at Castlegarry, and at midnight his chance of fortune and a new life would be gone.

From Project Gutenberg

Garnett, if odd in manner and character, had always been a true sportsman though not a lover of sport.

From Project Gutenberg

I could have told Mabel that it was not such a sweet boon as she fancied: to visit the grand Garnett mansion.

From Project Gutenberg