kersey

[ kur-zee ]

noun

, plural ker·seys.

1. a heavy overcoating of wool or wool and cotton, similar to beaver and melton.
2. a coarse twilled woolen cloth with a cotton warp, used especially for work clothes.
3. a garment made of kersey.

kersey

/ ˈkɜːzɪ /

noun

1. a smooth woollen cloth used for overcoats, etc
2. a twilled woollen cloth with a cotton warp

Word History and Origins

Origin of kersey¹

1400–50; late Middle English; perhaps after Kersey, in Suffolk, England

Word History and Origins

Origin of kersey¹

C14: probably from Kersey, village in Suffolk

Example Sentences

Former biomedical engineering graduate student, Dr. Anna Kersey '23, was the lead author for the article published in Acta Biomaterialia and biomedical engineering graduate student Aparna Murali was the lead author for the follow-up article published in Advanced Science.

From Science Daily

Kathleen Kersey, a 32-year-old health care worker in Brunswick, Georgia, who is a Republican, said she has little confidence in any of the federal entities, including Congress, but has more for the institutions closer to home.

From Washington Times

Kathleen Kersey, a 32-year-old health care worker in Brunswick, Georgia, who is a Republican, said she has little confidence in any of the federal entities, including Congress, but has more for the institutions closer to home.

From Seattle Times

Mr. Kersey prayed at a service before Mrs. Haley’s first inauguration.

From Washington Times

“I’ve been blessed to see how God has been at work in Governor Nikki Haley’s life over the years,” wrote the church’s pastor, the Rev. Jeff Kersey, in an email.

From Washington Times