garvey

[ gahr-vee ]

/ ˈgɑr vi /

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noun, plural gar·veys.

a scowlike open boat, variously propelled, used by oyster and clam fishermen in Delaware Bay and off the coasts of Delaware and New Jersey.

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Origin of garvey

First recorded in 1895–1900; probably from a proper name

Words nearby garvey

garter belt, garter snake, garter stitch, garth, Gärtner's bacillus, garvey, Garvey, Marcus, Gary, gas, gas abscess, gas bacillus

Other definitions for garvey (2 of 2)

Garvey

[ gahr-vee ]

/ ˈgɑr vi /

noun

Marcus (Mo·zi·ah)

[moh-zahy-uh], /moʊˈzaɪ ə/, 1887–1940, Jamaican Black civil rights activist in the U.S. (1916–27): advocated emigration of Black Americans to Africa.

How to use garvey in a sentence

Garvey, Cuomo’s counsel, issued a statement after the Times’ report, saying that the ultimate decision to remove the hospital deaths was made by “the Chamber.”
Cuomo’s Nursing Home Scandal Raises Questions for One of His Senior Aides|by Joe Sexton|March 10, 2021|ProPublica
An administration spokesperson did not respond when asked what Garvey meant by “the chamber,” and about Hammond’s interpretation.
Cuomo’s Nursing Home Scandal Raises Questions for One of His Senior Aides|by Joe Sexton|March 10, 2021|ProPublica
D’Antonio and Massaroni put forth their proposal to President Garvey approximately four weeks ago and have awaited a response since, although some students assume his decision will not be different from previous years.
LGBTQ student group at Catholic Univ. continues to fight for recognition|Thomas Curry|March 10, 2021|Washington Blade
Upon request for comment, the Office of the President said last week that Garvey is interested in hearing from students who are petitioning for the recognition of CUAllies, but has not yet had the chance.
LGBTQ student group at Catholic Univ. continues to fight for recognition|Thomas Curry|March 10, 2021|Washington Blade

CUAllies’ efforts, however, have been met with continual rejection from university administrators spearheaded by President Garvey, who assumed the presidency only months after CUAllies was formed.
LGBTQ student group at Catholic Univ. continues to fight for recognition|Thomas Curry|March 10, 2021|Washington Blade
Now Kevin Garvey (a taut, tense Justin Theroux) is Mapleton's chief of police.
‘The Leftovers’ Review: A Fever Dream You Can’t Wake Up From|Andrew Romano|June 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Picture frames, nicely moulded in brass, were made here in 1825, by a modeller named Maurice Garvey.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham|Thomas T. Harman and Walter Showell
He knew that many years before Garvey & Sidebotham had been well known in the Chicago financial world.
The Empty House And Other Ghost Stories|Algernon Blackwood
The pressure Garvey was bringing to bear upon his old enemy must be exceedingly strong.
The Empty House And Other Ghost Stories|Algernon Blackwood
It was his intention to change the packets and to let Garvey see him put the sham one into the bag.
The Empty House And Other Ghost Stories|Algernon Blackwood
But the visitor declined and was already putting on his overcoat when Garvey turned with genuine surprise on his face.
The Empty House And Other Ghost Stories|Algernon Blackwood

British Dictionary definitions for garvey

Garvey

/ (ˈɡɑːvɪ) /

noun

Marcus. 1887–1940, Jamaican Black nationalist leader, active in the US. He founded (1914) the Universal Negro Improvement Association and led the Back-to-Africa movement: gaoled for fraud (1925–27)

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