Jemima

[ juh-mahy-muh ]

/ dʒəˈmaɪ mə /

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noun

a female given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “dove.”

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Kirke, the 23-year-old younger sister of Girls star Jemima Kirke, is a good example of that herself.
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No, we have not eaten out a closeted lesbian in a rehab facility, as Jessa (Jemima Kirke) does in the premiere.
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Well, this Miss Jemima lived with her younger and more fortnat sister, in the qualaty of companion, or toddy.
Memoirs of Mr. Charles J. Yellowplush|William Makepeace Thackeray
It was not much at first; no more than just enough to show that Jemima could be in a passion, and probably would some day.
Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. IX.--February, 1851.--Vol. II.|Various
When the rebuke was given, poor Jemima emptied her heart completely; and very curious the contents proved to be.
Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. IX.--February, 1851.--Vol. II.|Various
Jemima was bending over her work; yet Miss B. saw that her face was crimson, and heard that her voice was agitated.
Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. IX.--February, 1851.--Vol. II.|Various
So he was allowed to call for Jemima on class evenings, and to come now and then to the house.
Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. IX.--February, 1851.--Vol. II.|Various