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Word: Cardigan
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 19th century (Crimean War): named after James Thomas Brudenel, 7th Earl of Cardigan (1797–1868), leader of the Charge of the Light Brigade, whose troops first wore such garments
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkɑːdɪɡ(ə)n
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a knitted jumper fastening down the front.
Short Definition:knitted jumper fastening down front
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