garnett
1 Americanverb (used with object)
noun
noun
noun
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Constance. 1862–1946, British translator of Russian novels
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her son, David. 1892–1981, British novelist and editor. His novels include Lady Into Fox (1922) and Aspects of Love (1955)
Other Word Forms
- garnetter noun
Etymology
Origin of garnett
First recorded in 1885–90; after the surname Garnett
Example Sentences
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US District Judge Margaret Garnett ruled last week that the charges did not meet "the federal statutory definition of a 'crime of violence' as matter of law".
From BBC
Friday's decision "is solely to foreclose the death penalty as an available punishment to be considered by the jury," Judge Margaret Garnett wrote in her opinion.
From Barron's
Garnett has given the prosecution until February 27 to file an appeal.
From Barron's
However, Garnett also dealt the defense a significant blow on Friday -- rejecting their efforts to block the use of evidence found during Mangione's arrest.
From Barron's
US District Judge Margaret Garnett dismissed two of the four federal charges against the 27 year old, including murder through use of a firearm, which carried the potential death sentence.
From BBC
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