I. ˈkərzē, ˈkə̄z-, -zi noun
( plural kerseys also kersies )
Etymology: Middle English, from Kersey, village in Suffolk, English
1.
a. : a coarse ribbed woolen cloth for hose and work clothes woven first in medieval England
b. : a heavy wool or wool and cotton fabric made in plain or twill weave with a smooth surface and used especially for uniforms and coats
2. : a garment of kersey
II. adjective
1. : made of kersey
2. obsolete : homespun