Guernsey
Americannoun
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Guernseys
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Isle of, one of the Channel Islands, in the English Channel. With adjacent islands, about 24½ sq. mi. (63 sq. km).
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one of a breed of dairy cattle, raised originally on the Isle of Guernsey, producing rich, golden-tinted milk.
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(lowercase) a close-fitting knitted woolen shirt worn by sailors and soccer or Rugby players.
noun
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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)
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a breed of dairy cattle producing rich creamy milk, originating from the island of Guernsey
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(sometimes not capital) a seaman's knitted woollen sweater
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(not capital) a sleeveless woollen shirt or jumper worn by a football player
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to be selected or gain recognition for something
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Etymology
Origin of Guernsey
1825–35, Guernsey for def. 2
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At 18 years old, they will have the choice of opening an account with Guernsey Community Savings or transferring their savings to an account of their choice.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
The charity Guernsey Community Savings will then open and manage the accounts, and work with each young person and their social worker as they approach their 18th birthday.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Established by the States' Children and Family Community Services and Guernsey Community Savings, it is designed to give young people a financial foundation when becoming an adult.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Help a Guernsey Child said since it was created in 2001 it has provided more than £1.2m worth of essential items, equipment, services and support to local children and young people.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
At any rate, he’d got the personal invitation, and there had also been invitations—relayed through Henry—for Cloke’s friends Rooney Wynne and Bram Guernsey.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 21, 2025
Askernish is a Highland cow with hair in its eyes standing next to Herefords and Guernseys.
From Golf Digest ● Feb. 11, 2013
The Guernseys — Carole, 71, and Jerry, 67 — also aren't sure if they will rebuild or not.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 2, 2010
Along with the milk, cream and butter from 45 Guernseys, the eggs and chickens are sold to wholesalers in nearby towns.
From Time Magazine Archive
All the modern improvements include a tiled milking-room and, next to it, a tiled milk-room with all the most improved equipment, and a wash-room for the milkers and a herd of about twenty-five registered Guernseys.
From Concerning Sally by William John Hopkins
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