guernsey

/ˈɡɜːnzi/ · noun

Meaning

A seaman's knitted woolen sweater, similar to a jersey.
The shirt worn by the players.
(slang: as in "get a guernsey") [receive] praise, admiration, recognition, credit, etc

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Related words

geng(English)alderney(English)channel islands(English)herm(English)states(English)jethou(English)grand cayman(English)grimsey(English)bailiwick(English)sark(English)bailiff(English)cornet(English)

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