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Aran jumper
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Etymology
From the style worn by fishermen in the Aran Islands in the west of Ireland.
Noun
A distinctive style of knitted jumper with prominent cable patterns on the chest, traditionally cream-colored.
en 2020 Colin Murphy A Feckin' Tour of Ireland: 50 Must Do Things The O'Brien Press Ltd 9781788491945 https://books.google.com/books?id=1-TEDwAAQBAJ&pg=PT130&dq=%22Aran+jumpers%22&hl=&cd=2&source=gbs_api#v=onepage&q=%22Aran%20jumpers%22&f=false Aran jumpers are known the world over and are always in fashion. The original jumpers were made with coarse sheep's wool that retained the natural oils.
Translations
a distinctive style of knitted jumper
Irish: ga geansaí Árann m, ga geansaí Árannach m
Further reading
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