cardigan

[ kahr-di-guhn ]

noun
  1. a usually collarless knitted sweater or jacket that opens down the front.

Origin of cardigan

1
First recorded in 1865–70; named after J. T. Brudnell, 7th Earl of Cardigan (1797–1868), British cavalryman of Crimean War fame
  • Also called cardigan sweater, cardigan jacket.

Words Nearby cardigan

Other definitions for Cardigan (2 of 2)

Cardigan
[ kahr-di-guhn ]

noun
  1. one of a variety of Welsh corgi having a long tail.: Compare Pembroke (def. 3).

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How to use cardigan in a sentence

  • He was made governor of the castles of cardigan and Carmarthen, and received various marks of royal favour.

  • Unfortunately Lord cardigan, who commanded the latter, considered himself bound by his orders to remain strictly on the defensive.

    Battles of English History | H. B. (Hereford Brooke) George
  • He had discarded his shore toggery and slumped around in a cloth cap, a cardigan jacket, heavy woollen pants and carpet slippers.

    The Viking Blood | Frederick William Wallace
  • She emerged a moment later, followed by an elderly person in a red cardigan jacket and overalls.

    Cy Whittaker's Place | Joseph C. Lincoln
  • He opened the door for Mrs. cardigan and her tray, stood aside, waved to me once, and was gone.

    Mavis of Green Hill | Faith Baldwin

British Dictionary definitions for cardigan (1 of 3)

cardigan

/ (ˈkɑːdɪɡən) /


noun
  1. a knitted jacket or sweater with buttons up the front

Origin of cardigan

1
C19: named after the 7th Earl of Cardigan

British Dictionary definitions for Cardigan (2 of 3)

Cardigan1

/ (ˈkɑːdɪɡən) /


noun
  1. the larger variety of corgi, having a long tail

British Dictionary definitions for Cardigan (3 of 3)

Cardigan2

/ (ˈkɑːdɪɡən) /


noun
  1. 7th Earl of, title of James Thomas Brudenell. 1797–1868, British cavalry officer. He led the charge of the Light Brigade at Balaklava (1854) during the Crimean War.

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