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Guernsey

Guernsey

3 6.3
An island in the English Channel that is a British Crown dependency
  • proper noun
translation icon : Guernsey
  • You hid in Guernsey to evade tax and got caught.
  • island of Guernsey
  • Guernsey Museum
  • Guernsey Literary

So that's quite lofty ambitions for, for a little kid in Guernsey.

Examples

  • It's served with a friendliness and old-world charm I will find all over Guernsey.

    Blog text (24)

  • There are numerous cases of trust companies in the Isle of Jersey and Guernsey (Channel Islands, UK), charging exorbitant fees without the approval of the beneficiaries and without your knowledge.

    Blog text (34)

  • But a Guernsey bull raised his head as they passed and looked at her hard.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • What kind of a cow was it, a Jersey or Guernsey?

    Dancing Lady (1933)

  • The hydrofoil had been sent to Guernsey at the Royal Family's private expense to rescue the old lady, who'd had a last-minute change of heart; perhaps she'd wanted to die in England.

    Fiction book (1993)

  • Similarly, in Osseiran v. International Finance Corp., Osseiran alleged that the International Finance Corporation (IFC) had broken its promise to sell him its shares in a Guernsey corporation.

    Academic text (2017)

  • Many tourists visit Guernsey each year to enjoy its beautiful beaches and rich history.

  • The ferry from France frequently arrives at Guernsey, bringing visitors to the island.

  • While exploring Guernsey, you will discover charming villages and stunning coastal views.

Compounds

Guernsey elm
  • Specialized
8.4

A tree with upright branches and broad leaves grown for its neat shape

Guernsey monetary unit
  • UK
9.9

Money that people use in Guernsey, like the local pound

Surface Forms

Guernsey main

Etymology

Guernsey is the name of an island in the English Channel. The ending -ey is an old word for 'island', so the name originally meant 'Guern's island', much like Jersey, and that is why Guernsey refers to that place.