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Jerseyman

[jur-zee-muh n]
noun
  1. a native or inhabitant of the island of Jersey.
  2. a native or inhabitant of New Jersey.
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Origin of Jerseyman

First recorded in 1815–25; (New) Jersey + -man
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Examples from the Web for jerseyman

Historical Examples

  • In this undertaking our Jerseyman did not meet with good fortune.

    Stories of New Jersey

    Frank Richard Stockton

  • "Let not your heart be troubled as to that, lad," the Jerseyman said grimly.

  • The Jerseyman although victor, had not come out of the fight unharmed.

  • Let us go back to the cabin and there wait until the Jerseyman comes.

  • The Wizard named the prince and finished the Jerseyman in the same breath.