Sweater
Asweateris a piece ofclothingworn on the upper body to keep the person warm. Sweaters are usuallyknittedorcrocheted.Other names for sweaters arepullover,jersey,orjumper.Sweaters that open in the front are often calledcardigans.They are named afterJames Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan,a British general during theCrimean War,who led the famous charge of the Light Brigade. Sweaters withoutsleevesare often calledvests.Sweaters can be worn all year long for comfort and warmth.
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