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Gillett

American  
[ji-let] / dʒɪˈlɛt /

noun

  1. Frederick Huntington, 1851–1935, U.S. political leader: Speaker of the House 1919–25.

  2. a male given name, form of Gilbert.


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But, after recommendation from VAR official Jarred Gillett, Tierney reviewed it on the pitchside monitor, reversed his decision and awarded a penalty - announcing contact had been made.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

Madison Gillett added 11 points as the Wolverines won in the debut of first-year coach Will Burr.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2025

After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business in 1988, Katz joined Apollo Management, where a company called Gillett Holdings came onto the newly established private-equity firm’s radar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

One of those who challenged it was a retired former colleague, Kev Gillett.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2025

Gillett, of Quaker Bottom, to whom the author is under many obligations for valuable information connected with the fruits of that productive region.

From American Pomology Apples by Warder, J. A.