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jersey
1[jur-zee]
noun
plural
jerseysa close-fitting, knitted sweater or shirt.
a plain-knit, machine-made fabric of wool, silk, nylon, rayon, etc., characteristically soft and elastic, used for garments.
(initial capital letter)one of a breed of dairy cattle, raised originally on the island of Jersey, producing milk with a high butterfat content.
Jersey
2[jur-zee]
noun
a British island in the English Channel: the largest of the Channel Islands. 44 sq. mi. (116 sq. km). St. Helier.
Informal.New Jersey.
jersey
1/ ˈɜːɪ /
noun
a knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
a machine-knitted slightly elastic cloth of wool, silk, nylon, etc, used for clothing
( as modifier )
a jersey suit
a football shirt
Jersey
2/ ˈɜːɪ /
noun
an island in the English Channel, the largest of the Channel Islands: forms, with two other islands, the bailiwick of Jersey; colonized from Normandy in the 11th century and still officially French-speaking; noted for finance, market gardening, dairy farming, and tourism. Capital: St Helier. Pop: 95 732 (2013 est). Area: 116 sq km (45 sq miles)
a breed of dairy cattle producing milk with a high butterfat content, originating from the island of Jersey
Other 51Թ Forms
- jerseyed adjective
- Jerseyan noun
- Jerseyite noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of jersey1
Example Sentences
Only five clubs in the world sold more jerseys than PSG last year.
That’s when the camera panned to a nervous-looking Father Bob, who appears to be wearing a team jacket over a team jersey.
Prior to the incident, masses of people from different parts of the city had moved towards the stadium on all modes of transport wearing RCB jerseys.
Even then, Yates thought it would be for a stage win, rather than for the pink jersey.
The Bury-born rider, 32, took the leader's pink jersey for the first time in the race on Saturday's stage 20 with a sublime attack on the penultimate climb, having started the day in third.
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