dictionary definitions for "jersey"


From WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003) [wn]:

  jersey
      n 1: a close-fitting pullover shirt [syn: T-shirt, tee shirt]
           
      2: a slightly elastic machine-knit fabric
      3: breed from the island of Jersey [syn: Jersey]

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Jersey \Jer"sey\, n.; pl. Jerseys. [From Jersey, the largest
     of the Channel Islands.]
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     1. The finest of wool separated from the rest; combed wool;
        also, fine yarn of wool.
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     2. A kind of knitted jacket; hence, in general, a
        closefitting jacket or upper garment made of an elastic
        fabric (as stockinet).
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     3. One of a breed of cattle in the Island of Jersey. Jerseys
        are noted for the richness of their milk.
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