D defs.my
Entry 3 senses Webster, 1913

Jersey

/jẽrz'-ē/ · Jer·sey · IPA /ˈd͡ʒɜːzi/
01 n. The finest of wool separated from the rest; combed wool; also, fine yarn of wool.
pl. Jerseys ((#))
  1. 1.
    The finest of wool separated from the rest; combed wool; also, fine yarn of wool.
  2. 2.
    A kind of knitted jacket; hence, in general, a closefitting jacket or upper garment made of an elastic fabric (as stockinet).
  3. 3.
    One of a breed of cattle in the Island of Jersey. Jerseys are noted for the richness of their milk.