1580s as a type of knitted cloth; 1842 as a breed of cattle; both from Jersey, one of the Channel Islands. Its name is said to be a corruption of Latin Caesarea, the Roman name for the island (or another near it), influenced by Old English ey "island;" but perhaps rather a Viking name (perhaps meaning "Geirr's island"). The meaning "woolen knitted close-fitting tunic," especially one worn during sporting events, is from 1836.
例文
1. His grey jersey and trousers were sodden with the rain.
彼のグレーのニットセーターとズボンはすべて雨に降られた。
2.They traced the van to a New Jersey car rental agency.
彼らはマイクロバスがニュージャージー州のレンタカー店に属していることを検出した。
3.Sheila had come to dinner in a black jersey top.
ヒラは黒いニットの上着を着て晩餐会に参加した。
4.She is wearing tight，black leggings and a baggy green jersey .
彼女は黒タイツとゆったりした緑のニットプルオーバーを着ている。
5.He arrived in San Francisco,having left New Jersey on January 19 th.1月19日にニュージャージーを発った後、サンフランシスコに着いた。