- a type of cow kept for its rich milkTopics Animalsc2
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- guernseya thick sweater made with dark blue wool that has been specially treated so that it does not let water through, worn originally by fishermen
- guernsey(Australian English) a football sweater, especially one of the type without arms worn by Australian Rules players
- Guernseythe second largest of the Channel Islands. It is famous for its milk products, as a tourist centre, and as a place where the people pay very little tax. Its capital is St Peter Port.
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- (Australian English, informal) to be recognized as being good (originally meaning to be chosen for a football team)
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