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Meanings of jersey in English

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Knitted pullover, or any of various sewn tops of jersey knit fabric.

Portuguese
nova jérsei
Catalan
nova jersey
Spanish
estado jardín

A Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies.

nova jérsei
Portuguese
camisa
Catalan
samarreta
Spanish
camiseta

A close-fitting pullover shirt.

camisa
Portuguese
jersey

The largest of the Channel Islands.

jersey
Synonyms
Examples for "island of Jersey"
Examples for "island of Jersey"
1
In the neighbouring island of Jersey, there are nearly five lbs.
The Commercial Products of the Vegetable Kingdom / Considered in...
2
He spoke to our deputy editor Kim Griggs from the island of Jersey.
Radio NZ
3
The Channel island of Jersey is commonly used as a tax haven and base for investors seeking anonymity.
Reuters
4
Early in this year the French, under the Baron de Rullecourt, made another attempt upon the island of Jersey.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. / From the Acc...
5
At last he wrote to me from the island of Jersey, where he had been cast by a storm.
Memoirs of Madame la Marquise de Montespan — Volume 7
Usage of jersey in English
1
Not that he hasn't had good days in an Irish jersey before.
The Irish Times
2
Do you feel that heartbeat pulsing through the new Canterbury home jersey?
The South African
3
The captain wearing the number seven jersey had a decision to make.
The Irish Times
4
They did history, New Zealand rugby, Thomond Park and the jersey proud.
The Irish Times
5
Her Silver Stars jersey sales are among the best in the league.
Reuters
6
These include a rifle, jersey and video footage taken of the scene.
Radio NZ
7
He wore the number 14 jersey for the semi-final win over Kerry.
The Irish Times
8
Will he continue wearing the AIG logo on the All Blacks jersey?
Radio NZ
9
The jersey represents a traditional look and feel with a modern touch.
The South African
10
But we wanted him to speak about losing in that famed jersey.
The Irish Times
11
Morris was forced to wear Hilliard's Villanova jersey during a Pistons practice.
Reuters
12
He will wear the Leinster jersey for the 174th time tomorrow night.
The Irish Times
13
Sam McNicol is promoted from the bench to start in jersey 14.
Radio NZ
14
The usual uniform for lacrosse is a tight-fitting jersey and running trousers.
Outdoor Sports and Games
15
For others, this may have been their swansong in the red jersey.
Radio NZ
16
If a full-on Lycra suit isn't your style, try a cycling jersey.
Wired
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Jersey through the time
Jersey across language varieties
South Africa
Common
Ireland
Common
New Zealand
Common
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