GUERNSEY


Meaning of GUERNSEY in English

/gerrn"zee/ , n. , pl. Guernseys for 2, 3.

1. Isle of , one of the Channel Islands, in the English Channel. With adjacent islands: 51,138; 24 1 / 2 sq. mi. (63 sq. km).

2. one of a breed of dairy cattle, raised originally on the Isle of Guernsey, producing rich, golden-tinted milk.

3. ( l.c. ) a close-fitting knitted woolen shirt worn by sailors and soccer or Rugby players.

[ 1825-35, for def. 2 ]

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