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Guernsey
[gurn-zee]
noun
plural
GuernseysIsle of, one of the Channel Islands, in the English Channel. With adjacent islands, about 24½ sq. mi. (63 sq. km).
one of a breed of dairy cattle, raised originally on the Isle of Guernsey, producing rich, golden-tinted milk.
(lowercase)a close-fitting knitted woolen shirt worn by sailors and soccer or Rugby players.
Guernsey
/ ˈɡɜːԳɪ /
noun
an island in the English Channel: the second largest of the Channel Islands, which, with Alderney and Sark, Herm, Jethou, and some islets, forms the bailiwick of Guernsey; finance, market gardening, dairy farming, and tourism. Capital: St Peter Port. Pop: 65 605 (2013). Area: 63 sq km (24.5 sq miles)
a breed of dairy cattle producing rich creamy milk, originating from the island of Guernsey
(sometimes not capital) a seaman's knitted woollen sweater
(not capital) a sleeveless woollen shirt or jumper worn by a football player
to be selected or gain recognition for something
Word History and Origins
Origin of Guernsey1
Example Sentences
She said she felt the reasons Guernsey Electricity gave for the price rises, such as historic underinvestment, were "just an excuse".
The price of electricity in Guernsey is going up with tariffs rising next month.
"Some people didn't even know there was a food bank in Guernsey but now they do," she said.
A man who left Guernsey said he was shocked to find the cost of rental accommodation had doubled when he returned 10 months later.
She said coming back to Guernsey when she has finished studying was "not realistic" because of the cost of living.
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