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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA heavy, coarse wool fabric, historically popular for hard-wearing coats and military wear.
Common pairings
kersey cloth
a kersey coat
woven kersey
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Word forms
- Plural
- kerseys
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The soldiers' greatcoats were cut from thick grey _____.
Etymology
Named after Kersey, a village in Suffolk, England, where this style of woollen cloth was originally woven.
Rhymes for kersey
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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.
