jer ‧ sey /ˈdʒɜːzi $ -ɜːr-/ BrE AmE noun
[ Date: 1500-1600 ; Origin: Jersey , island in the English Channel ]
1 . [countable] a shirt made of soft material, worn by players of sports such as football and ↑ rugby
2 . [countable] British English a piece of clothing made of wool that covers the upper part of your body and your arms SYN sweater
3 . [uncountable] a soft material made of cotton or wool