garnett
1 Americanverb (used with object)
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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)
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Etymology
Origin of garnett
First recorded in 1885–90; after the surname Garnett
Example Sentences
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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
Ms. Garnett is not involved with Ben Gamla or Wilberforce.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
Garnett also said prosecutors would be allowed to feature evidence from Mangione's seized backpack he was wearing at the time of his arrest.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2026
Garnett has given the prosecution until February 27 to file an appeal.
From Barron's ● Jan. 30, 2026
But thinking of Pickett, last in line, reminded him of Pickett’s two brigade commanders: Garnett and Armistead.
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
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