Emmett

[ em-it ]

/ ˈɛm ɪt /

Daniel Decatur,1815–1904, U.S. songwriter and minstrel-show performer and producer: composer of “Dixie.”

a male given name.

Example sentences from the Web for emmett

Sunrise: The calendar I always wanted when Emmett and I were working on Kiko.

Justin Kan, Co-Founder of Twitch, Shares His Home Screen’s Apps |Justin Kan |June 2, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Our modern ears hear about Emmett Till now and ring with indignation.

From Emmett Till to Jordan Davis, a Foolish, Lethal Fear of Black Teens |Joshua DuBois |February 9, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Others say that Emmett always whistled—it helped him to overcome his stuttering—and he meant no harm at all.

From Emmett Till to Jordan Davis, a Foolish, Lethal Fear of Black Teens |Joshua DuBois |February 9, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Some folks say Emmett whistled at Carolyn as a manner of catcall, expressing his admiration.

From Emmett Till to Jordan Davis, a Foolish, Lethal Fear of Black Teens |Joshua DuBois |February 9, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

Carolyn and Emmett were alone together for about one minute.

From Emmett Till to Jordan Davis, a Foolish, Lethal Fear of Black Teens |Joshua DuBois |February 9, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The man walked toward the third passenger and presently Emmett heard a quick, sobbing breath through the earphones.

No Hiding Place |Richard R. Smith
This whole pigeon trade was a perfect Godsend to a large portion of Emmett County.

The Passenger Pigeon |Various
She pictured Mr. Pyne "fixing things" with Mr. Emmett "mighty quick."

The Pillar of Light |Louis Tracy
Emmett Dalton was also possessed of cool nerve, and was soon known as a dangerous man to affront.

The Story of the Outlaw |Emerson Hough
He speedily made his mark, and in 1803 was State Prosecutor of Emmett.

William Pitt and the Great War |John Holland Rose