Meaning of the word gansey in English

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gansey

US /ˈɡæn.zi/
UK /ˈɡæn.zi/

Noun

a thick, close-fitting, usually woollen sweater, especially one worn by sailors or fishermen

Example:
He pulled on his warm gansey before heading out to sea.
The fisherman's traditional gansey was intricately knitted.