Cardigan definition

Cardigan

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WordNet

(1) Slightly bowlegged variety of corgi having rounded ears and a long tail

(2) Knitted jacket that is fastened up the front with buttons or a zipper

WiktionaryText

Named after British military commander James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan

A type of sweater or jumper that fastens up the front with buttons or a zipper, usually machine- or hand-knitted from wool. Cardigans are available for both sexes but recent fashions have resulted in them being more typically worn by women.