Cardigans

/ˈkɑːrdɪɡənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cardigan; a type of sweater that buttons or zips up the front, with pockets and long sleeves.

Etymology

Named after James Thomas Brudenell, the 7th Earl of Cardigan, who popularized this garment style during the Crimean War in the 1850s.

Kelly Says

The cardigan is named after a British military officer from the 1800s—every time someone wears one, they're unknowingly paying tribute to a 19th-century war hero!

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