gansey

English

Etymology

From Irish geansaí, from English guernsey.

Noun

gansey (plural ganseys)

  1. Alternative form of guernsey
    • 2000, Zadie Smith, White Teeth, London: Penguin Books, published 2001, →ISBN, page 382:
      ‘Pickney nah even got a gansey on — child must be freezin’! Shiverin’ like a Mexico bean.’

Anagrams

Scots

Etymology

Ultimately from English guernsey.

Noun

gansey (plural ganseys)

  1. guernsey (a jumper/sweater)

References

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