What is Guernsey? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of Guernsey

Guernseynoun

Guernsey

/ˈɡɜːnzi//ˈɡɜːrnzi/

Example of vocabulary Guernseynamespace

meaning

a type of cow kept for its rich milk

meaning

a thick sweater made with dark blue wool that has been specially treated so that it does not let water through, worn originally by fishermen

meaning

a football sweater, especially one of the type without arms worn by Australian Rules players

meaning

the second largest of the Channel Islands. It is famous for its milk products, as a tourist centre, and as a place where the people pay very little tax. Its capital is St Peter Port.

Idioms of vocabulary Guernsey

get a guernsey
(Australian English, informal)to be recognized as being good (originally meaning to be chosen for a football team)

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