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. Constance. 1862–1946, British translator of Russian novels

2. her son, David. 1892–1981, British novelist and editor. His novels include Lady Into Fox (1922) and Aspects of Love (1955)

Other Word Forms

• garnetter noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Garnett¹

First recorded in 1885–90; after the surname Garnett

Example Sentences

District Court Judge Sherilyn P. Garnett ordered the department to reduce delays.

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Ringleader Adam Garnett, 35, ran the Blackpool-based gang from inside prison in 2023 to 2024.

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After Garnett's cell search, police identified his next-in-command were his girlfriend Shannon Hilton, 29, of no fixed address, Dalbir Sandhu, 41, of Beech Road, Cleveleys and Jason Gerrand, 50, of Shore Road, Thornton-Cleveleys.

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Despite being in prison, Garnett had communication channels with practically all members of the gang he controlled, the force said.

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Garnett was sentenced to 19 years and six months, while Hilton was handed a 12-year jail term and Sandhu was sentenced to 10 years.

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