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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Chief executive of Guernsey Community Savings Joe Brown said children from care are "particularly vulnerable to financial exclusion when they reach adulthood".
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
The States of Guernsey said the transition to independent living for people in care can bring "significant financial pressures, from setting up a home to managing everyday living costs".
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
The annual event, co-ordinated by the Guernsey Nature Commission, brings together delegates to share ideas and develop joint projects aimed at protecting the natural environment.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
It was an all-star lineup: Cloke Rayburn; Bram Guernsey; Jack Teitelbaum; Laura Stora; none other than the legendary Cal Clarken heading the team.
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
Last week he plodded through the stalls of Santiago's national cattle show, gazed owl-solemn at placid Guernseys and mottled Ayrshires, then left, still dignified and stately.
From Time Magazine Archive
By midafternoon twelve fine young Guernseys arrived, together with a corps of veterinarians, biologists and security police.
From Make Mine Homogenized by Kelly Freas
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