jer‧sey /ˈdʒɜːzi $ -ɜːr-/
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
rugby2. [countable] British English a piece of clothing made of wool that covers the upper part of your body and your arms
Synonym : sweater3. [uncountable] a soft material made of cotton or wool
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