Jerseyman
[ jur-zee-muhn ]
/ ˈdʒɜr zi mən /
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noun
a native or inhabitant of the island of Jersey.
a native or inhabitant of New Jersey.
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Origin of Jerseyman
First recorded in 1815–25; (New) Jersey + -man
Words nearby Jerseyman
jerry can, jersey, Jersey barrier, Jersey City, Jersey Giant, Jerseyman, Jersey pine, Jerubbaal, Jerusalem, Jerusalem artichoke, Jerusalem cherry
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