The Collaborative International Dictionary
Cardigan jacket
Cardigan \Car"di*gan\, Cardigan jacket \Car"di*gan jack`et\ [From the Earl of Cardigan, who was famous in the Crimean campaign of 1854-55.] 1. A warm jacket of knit worsted with or without sleeves, especially a knitted jacket with sleeves that is fastened up the front with buttons or a zipper.