General
ganzie
What does ganzie mean?
A jumper, sweater or pullover; also 'gansey'.
"Put yer ganzie on, it's cald."
Origin
From 'Guernsey', a knitted fisherman's jumper.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'ganzie'?
It's a jumper, sweater or pullover in North East dialect.
Where does 'ganzie' come from?
It derives from 'Guernsey', the knitted fisherman's jumper.
How else is 'ganzie' spelled?
It's also written 'gansey'.
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