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proper noun

jersey

A self-governing island in the English Channel that is a British Crown Dependency.

Jersey lies in the English Channel, near the French coast.

Etymology
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Jersey is an inherited island name whose deeper interpretation is uncertain. Its ending is generally associated with the Norse word for island, but the first element is disputed.

More examples

  • Jersey governs its own internal affairs as a British Crown Dependency.
  • We take a ferry to Jersey for the weekend.
  • St. Helier is the capital of Jersey.