guernsey
guernsey Lexical Profile
guernsey Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The second-largest of the Channel Islands (capitalized as Guernsey), a British Crown Dependency located in the English Channel off the coast of Normandy, France.
A traditional, tightly knitted woollen sweater or tunic worn especially by seafarers and fishermen, originating in the Channel Islands.
"The old fisherman pulled on a thick navy guernsey before heading out into the chilly morning fog."
An animal of a dairy breed of cattle (often capitalized as Guernsey) originating on the island of Guernsey, noted for its fawn-and-white coat and for producing rich, yellowish milk.
"The dairy farm keeps a small herd of Guernseys prized for the high butterfat content of their milk."
Australian A sleeveless shirt or jersey worn by a player in Australian rules football.
"The rookie proudly pulled on the club's striped guernsey ahead of his debut match at the stadium."
• Nearby Words
Word Origin & Etymology
Named after Guernsey, the second-largest of the Channel Islands in the English Channel, where both the traditional seafarer's knitted wool sweater and the famed dairy cattle breed originated.