Guernsey
Americannoun
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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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"The greenfield sites that Guernsey is losing, they're not going to make more of them," he added.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
So far this year, 205 Asian hornet queens have been caught and nine primary nests destroyed across Guernsey and Herm.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Cameron said unlike its sister islands Guernsey and Jersey, Alderney did not have cable supplying electricity from France.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Citizens Advice Guernsey says demand for its services is rising, with increasingly complex cases driven by housing shortages and cost of living pressures.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
At the exit for a town called Guernsey, they turned east.
From "In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse" by Joseph Marshall III
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
Eleven other Guernseys gave forth gushing, foaming, creamy rich gallon after gallon of Grade A milk.
From Make Mine Homogenized by Freas, Kelly
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