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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How to use Jemima in a sentence

The news of the independence declaration hadn’t reached Boonesboro when 13-year-old Jemima and two other girls ventured out to pick flowers and escape the gaze of their parents.
The war on the American frontier, seen through the abduction of Daniel Boone’s daughter|H. W. Brands|October 29, 2021|Washington Post
Kirke, the 23-year-old younger sister of Girls star Jemima Kirke, is a good example of that herself.
‘Mozart in the Jungle’: Inside Amazon’s Brave New World of Sex, Drugs, and Classical Music|Kevin Fallon|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Jemima Khan, nee Goldsmith, is the daughter of one of Britain's richest men, Sir Jimmy Goldsmith, who died in 1997.
Masseuse Claims Assault by Russell Brand|Tom Sykes|August 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Playing Jessa is both a blessing and a curse for Jemima Kirke.
Jemima Kirke Is More Than Just a ‘Girl’|Ann Binlot|March 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST

No, we have not eaten out a closeted lesbian in a rehab facility, as Jessa (Jemima Kirke) does in the premiere.
The New Season of ‘Girls’ Is Just Good. Can We Handle That?|Kevin Fallon|January 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Other guests included Tom Ford and Jemima Khan, European editor-at-large of the magazine.
Pippa Middleton at London Vanity Fair Party|Tom Sykes|May 16, 2013|DAILY BEAST
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