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jersey

jer·sey

UK/ˈd͡ʒɛrze/ US/ˈd͡ʒɜːzi/ common informal us

noun

1.
2.

a slightly elastic machine-knit fabric

3.

breed from the island of Jersey

Origin

From Middle English Gersey, from Anglo-Norman Gersui, further etymology disputed. Probably from Old Norse [Term?], compound of Geirs (“Geirr's”) + ey (“island”). Also occasionally and historically connected to Latin Caesarea, a common name given to locations conquered by the Romans in honor of Caesar (compare French Césarée). The latter theory still bestows the Latin translation of the island.

Phrases

  • green jersey
  • jersey chaser
  • jersey wall
  • pink jersey
  • yellow jersey

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