ETYM From Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands.
Plain weft-knitted fabric of wool, cotton, nylon or silk.
1. A close-fitting pullover shirt; SYN. T-shirt, tee shirt.
2. A slightly elastic machine-knitted fabric.

Breed of cow from the island of Jersey, any of a breed of small short-horned predominantly yellowish brown or fawn dairy cattle noted for their rich milk.

Town in Georgia (USA).
Largest of the Channel Islands; capital St Helier; area 117 sq km/45 sq mi; It is governed by a lieutenant-governor representing the English crown and an assembly. Jersey cattle were originally bred here. Jersey gave its name to a woolen garment.
The island was occupied 1940–45 by German forces. Jersey zoo (founded 1959 by Gerald Durrell) is engaged in breeding some of the world's endangered species.