Guernsey

[ gurn-zee ]

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noun

plural Guernseys

Isle of, one of the Channel Islands, in the English Channel. With adjacent islands, about 24½ sq. mi. (63 sq. km).
one of a breed of dairy cattle, raised originally on the Isle of Guernsey, producing rich, golden-tinted milk.
(lowercase) a close-fitting knitted woolen shirt worn by sailors and soccer or Rugby players.

Guernsey

/ ˈɡɜː�Գ�ɪ /

noun

an island in the English Channel: the second largest of the Channel Islands, which, with Alderney and Sark, Herm, Jethou, and some islets, forms the bailiwick of Guernsey; finance, market gardening, dairy farming, and tourism. Capital: St Peter Port. Pop: 65 605 (2013). Area: 63 sq km (24.5 sq miles)
a breed of dairy cattle producing rich creamy milk, originating from the island of Guernsey
sometimes not capital a seaman's knitted woollen sweater
not capital a sleeveless woollen shirt or jumper worn by a football player
get a guernsey
to be selected or gain recognition for something

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Guernsey¹

1825–35, Guernsey fordef 2

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Example Sentences

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But it will not be imposed on those arriving to Great Britain from Northern Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, or the Isle of Man.

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The restrictions apply to people arriving in Great Britain, not Northern Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, or the Isle of Man.

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For many visitors, the cows — quiet herds of Devons, Guernseys and Jerseys happily munching on the flowing grasses — are just one more piece of the picturesque landscape.

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Jordan first encountered motor racing on Guernsey, where he spent the summer of 1970 when a banking strike in Dublin meant he could not work in his job as a clerk.

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There are many lessons which can be learned from a popular Netflix series, a Guernsey Police officer said.

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