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Word: Jumper
Speech Type: Noun
mid 19th century (in jumper (sense 2 of the noun)): probably from dialect jump ‘short coat’, perhaps from Scots jupe ‘a man's (later also a woman's) loose jacket or tunic’, via Old French from Arabic jubba. Compare with jibba
ˈdʒʌmpə
a knitted garment typically with long sleeves, worn over the upper body
Short Definition:knitted garment
Examples:- the evenings can be chilly, so warm jumpers and sweatshirts are essential
a loose outer jacket worn by sailors
Short Definition:loose outer jacket worn by sailors
Examples:- the uniform of the day for enlisted men may be modified by omitting the jumper
a pinafore dress
Short Definition:pinafore dress
Examples:- she wore a faded denim jumper over a plain blouse
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