Well attestedNamed for a product of the place
guernsey
noun · first attested 19th century
The neighbouring island got its own sweater.
A close-fitting knitted sweater worn by seamen.
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- Relationship
- Named for a product of the place
- Confidence
- Well attestedThe place link is the standard scholarly account.
- Attested
- 19th century
- Part of speech
- noun
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Guernsey
- In English
guernsey
Guernsey, like Jersey, exported knitted wool goods, and each island ended up naming a garment. The Guernsey is the heavier, darker one.
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