Jersey

Jersey
Jersey Jer"sey, n.; pl. {Jerseys}. [From Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands.] [1913 Webster] 1. The finest of wool separated from the rest; combed wool; also, fine yarn of wool. [1913 Webster]

2. A kind of knitted jacket; hence, in general, a closefitting jacket or upper garment made of an elastic fabric (as stockinet). [1913 Webster]

3. One of a breed of cattle in the Island of Jersey. Jerseys are noted for the richness of their milk. [1913 Webster]


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