Jer"sey (?), n.; pl. Jerseys (#). [From Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands.]
1.
The finest of wool separated from the rest; combed wool; also, fine yarn of wool.
2.
A kind of knitted jacket; hence, in general, a closefitting jacket or upper garment made of an elastic fabric (as stockinet).
3.
One of a breed of cattle in the Island of Jersey. Jerseys are noted for the richness of their milk.
© Webster 1913.