henrietta

[ hen-ree-et-uh ]

/ ˌhɛn riˈɛt ə /

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noun

a fine wool fabric constructed in twill weave, formerly made of silk warp and worsted filling.

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Origin of henrietta

First recorded in 1850–55; after Henrietta Maria (1609–69), queen consort of Charles I of England

Henrietta

[ hen-ree-et-uh ]

/ ˌhɛn riˈɛt ə /

noun

a female given name, form of Henry.

He tasked one of his reporters, Stephen Fiske, with accompanying the Henrietta.
The Hard-Drinking Playboys Who Made Transatlantic Sailing History|Allison McNearney|June 6, 2021|The Daily Beast
They were there to see three gorgeous yachts—Henrietta, Vesta, and Fleetwing—that were about to depart on a wild adventure, an act that anyone in their right mind would have considered pure stupidity.
The Hard-Drinking Playboys Who Made Transatlantic Sailing History|Allison McNearney|June 6, 2021|The Daily Beast
Samuels stopped the Henrietta to ride out the roiling waves.
The Hard-Drinking Playboys Who Made Transatlantic Sailing History|Allison McNearney|June 6, 2021|The Daily Beast
It took you about a decade to research and write The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.
Rebecca Skloot: How I Write|Noah Charney|March 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST

So she could see how the world has responded to The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.
Rebecca Skloot: How I Write|Noah Charney|March 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In chronological order: When the story of Henrietta Lacks was “ripped” for an episode of Law and Order.
Rebecca Skloot: How I Write|Noah Charney|March 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
He said yes, there are two: a mad man named Stephen Wise and a mad woman named Henrietta Szold.
The Ghost of Conferences Past|Raphael Magarik, Elisheva Goldberg|March 29, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Henrietta Dystra from Hull, Iowa praised his moral convictions.
Rick Santorum’s Last-Minute Crusade in Iowa|Patricia Murphy|January 2, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Put on your hat, Henrietta,” said Mr. Ducksmith, “while this gentleman and I discuss terms.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
She said this without the first idea that little 63 Henrietta would cross their way almost at once.
The Campfire Girls of Roselawn|Margaret Penrose
I have been thinking that perhaps the girl Henrietta was looking for was the girl we saw being carried away by those women.
The Campfire Girls of Roselawn|Margaret Penrose
It was with much amazement that they watched Henrietta absorb sandwiches, cake, eggs, and fruit.
The Campfire Girls of Roselawn|Margaret Penrose
In fact, he got that girl and little, freckled Henrietta Haney rather mixed up in his mind.
The Campfire Girls of Roselawn|Margaret Penrose