A knitted sweater or jumper, particularly a fisherman's sweater or jersey, especially used in British dialect.
From the Channel Islands (specifically Guernsey), where this style of sweater originated. The word evolved from the place name 'Guernsey' with sound shifts and dialectal pronunciation changes over time.
The word 'gansey' comes directly from the island of Guernsey, where fishermen developed these incredibly durable, water-resistant sweaters—place names becoming everyday words shows how trade and innovation spread culture!
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