Guernsey

American  

[gurn-zee] / ˈgɜrn zi /

noun

plural

Guernseys

1. Isle of, one of the Channel Islands, in the English Channel. With adjacent islands, about 24½ sq. mi. (63 sq. km).

2. one of a breed of dairy cattle, raised originally on the Isle of Guernsey, producing rich, golden-tinted milk.

3. (lowercase) a close-fitting knitted woolen shirt worn by sailors and soccer or Rugby players.

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Guernsey British  

/ ˈɡɜːnzɪ /

noun

1. 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)

2. a breed of dairy cattle producing rich creamy milk, originating from the island of Guernsey

3. (sometimes not capital) a seaman's knitted woollen sweater

4. (not capital) a sleeveless woollen shirt or jumper worn by a football player

5. to be selected or gain recognition for something

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Etymology

Origin of Guernsey

1825–35, Guernsey for def. 2

Example Sentences

Health experts in Guernsey have reminded islanders to look after their wellbeing as the festive season can bring pressure, tiredness and moments of loneliness alongside the lights, laughs and togetherness.

From BBC

The cost of electricity in Guernsey is a primary concern for islanders, a survey has suggested.

From BBC

Sales of cream have fallen at Guernsey Dairy as consumers switch to cheaper varieties, bosses have said.

From BBC

Guernsey singer Emily Fern wrote her twinkly Christmas ballad "quite accidentally" in a church hall.

From BBC

The British-Irish Council was created in 1999, under the Good Friday Agreement, and is made up of the governments of the UK, Northern Ireland and Ireland, Wales, Scotland, the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey.

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