guernsey

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"I know what Manilla cables are, and I've heard tell o' Manilla cigars, though I've never smoked 'em; but a Manilla guernsey--why, who ever came across sich an outlandish thing Be jabers, I have, boatswain," cried Pat Doolan.

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  1. A close-fitting knitted woolen shirt much worn by seamen; a Guernsey frock. Compare jersey. How true a poet is he [Burns] ! And the poet, too, of poor men, of gray hodden, and the guernsey coat, and the blouse. Emerson, Speech at Burns Centenary in Boston. Guernseys, besides being exceptionally comfortable, cover a multitude of deficiencies in underwear. Christian Union, Jan. 20, 1887.
  2. The red-legged partridge, Perdix or Caccabis rufa. Montagu.

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  • Griffiths is a perennial nominee but the guernsey is welcome recognition for George, whose role on In Treatment is something of a breakthrough after recurring roles in Alias and other shows. —  News
  • If you have been affected by a cancellation, contact Emily Burden at reporter@guernsey-press. com or call 240226. —  This Is Guernsey
  • While cricket champion Ricky Ponting won't actually be donning the India guernsey, he's thrown his support behind the boys. —  AFL Latest News and Broadband
  • The rough blue trousers, guernsey, and pea-jacket, took as naturally to his strong limbs as if he had been born and bred a sailor; and already some huge blisters, a few scars, and not a little tar, had rendered his hands creditable Steering at the time was a mere matter of form, as a dead calm prevailed. —  Philosopher Jack
  • "I know what Manilla cables are, and I've heard tell o' Manilla cigars, though I've never smoked 'em; but a Manilla guernsey--why, who ever came across sich an outlandish thing Be jabers, I have, boatswain," cried Pat Doolan. —  On Board the Esmeralda Martin Leigh's Log - A Sea Story
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  1. Named from the island of Guernsey in the English Channel.
 

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