I. ˈjərzē, ˈjə̄z-, ˈjəiz-, -zi, dial ˈjärz- or ˈjȧz- adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: from Jersey, one of the Channel islands
: of or from the island of Jersey, Channel islands : of the kind or style prevalent in Jersey
II. noun
Usage: often attributive
1. also jersey cloth -s
a. : a plain weft-knitted fabric in tubular form made of wool, cotton, nylon, rayon, or silk and used for underwear, dresses, sportswear
b. : tricot 1
2. -s : any of various close-fitting usually circular-knitted garments: as
a. : a man's sleeveless cotton undershirt
b. : a pullover with short or long sleeves worn especially by children, athletes, or sailors
3.
a. usually capitalized : a breed of rather small short-horned dairy cattle originating on the island of Jersey in the English channel and now widely distributed, being in color predominantly yellowish brown or fawn although sometimes ranging from silvery gray or pale buff to black with occasional white marking, and being noted for the high fat content of their milk
b. -s often capitalized : an animal of the Jersey breed
III. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: from ( New ) Jersey, from Jersey, the Channel island
: new jersey