noun

kersey

KUR-zee

Kersey (noun) means a coarse, ribbed woollen cloth traditionally used for heavy outer clothing such as coats and uniforms. Example: “The soldiers' greatcoats were cut from thick grey kersey.”

noun

A coarse, ribbed woollen cloth traditionally used for heavy outer clothing such as coats and uniforms.

"The soldiers' greatcoats were cut from thick grey kersey."

"She found a bolt of old kersey at the market, perfect for a winter cloak."

How to use kersey

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA heavy, coarse wool fabric, historically popular for hard-wearing coats and military wear.

Common pairings

kersey cloth a kersey coat woven kersey

Word forms

kerseys plural, Kerseys plural

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Etymology

Named after Kersey, a village in Suffolk, England, where this style of woollen cloth was originally woven.

Rhymes for kersey

key hey bey dey ley grey they joey whey obey prey abbey

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Frequently asked questions

What does “kersey” mean?

The word “kersey” means a coarse, ribbed woollen cloth traditionally used for heavy outer clothing such as coats and uniforms. In plain terms, a heavy, coarse wool fabric, historically popular for hard-wearing coats and military wear.

How do you pronounce “kersey”?

“Kersey” is pronounced KUR-zee (/ˈkɝzi/ in IPA).

How do you use “kersey” in a sentence?

Here is “kersey” used in a sentence: “The soldiers' greatcoats were cut from thick grey kersey.”

What part of speech is “kersey”?

“Kersey” is a noun.