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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of guernsey. Ireland, alt-of, alternative

   "‘Pickney nah even got a gansey on — child must be freezin’! Shiverin’ like a Mexico bean.’"

Synonyms

All synonyms

island of guernseyjersey

Example

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"‘Pickney nah even got a gansey on — child must be freezin’! Shiverin’ like a Mexico bean.’"

Etymology

From Irish geansaí, from English guernsey.

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