garnett
verb (used with object)
to reduce (waste material) to its fibrous state for reuse in textile manufacturing.
garnett
1 American
[gahr-net]
/ gɑrˈnɛt /
verb (used with object)
noun
Garnett
2
American
[gahr-nit, gahr-net]
/ ˈgɑr nɪt, gɑrˈnɛt /
noun
Garnett
British
/ ˈɡɑːnɪt /
noun
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Constance. 1862–1946, British translator of Russian novels
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her son, David. 1892–1981, British novelist and editor. His novels include Lady Into Fox (1922) and Aspects of Love (1955)
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of garnett
First recorded in 1885–90; after the surname Garnett
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Justice Barrett didn’t explain why she recused herself on St. Isidore, but she is close friends with Nicole Stelle Garnett, a Notre Dame professor who advised the proposed school.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
District Judge Margaret Garnett released Van Dyke while he awaits trial, on conditions including that he surrenders his passport and any firearms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
“I can do several things,” said a smiling Mpoyi, who watches video of another 6-11 talent, NBA great Kevin Garnett, before games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 2, 2026
US District Judge Margaret Garnett dismissed two of the four federal charges against the 27 year old, including murder through use of a firearm, which carried the potential death sentence.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2026
“What about my men? Armistead is gone. Garnett is gone. Kemper is gone. All my colonels are gone. General, every one. Most of my men are gone. Good God, sir, what about my men?”
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
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