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A type of sweater or jumper that fastens up the front with buttons or a zipper, usually machine- or hand-knitted from wool.
Examples of cardigan in a Sentence
The neighbourhood is agreeable, and the Cardigan Bay shore is shelving and suitable for safe bathing.
Other rivers are the Dovey (30 m.), falling into Cardigan Bay at Aberdovey; the TM (25 m.), entering Carmarthen Bay at Laugharne; and the broad navigable Conway (24 m.), dividing the counties of Carnarvon and Denbigh.
A French diversion on the coast of Pembroke was even less successful; a force of 1500 men, under Colonel Tate, an American adventurer, landed in Cardigan Bay on the 22nd of February 1797, but was at once surrounded by the local militia and surrendered without a blow.
The Towy (68 m.) flows through Carmarthenshire, entering Carmarthen Bay at Llanstephan; the Teifi (50 m.) rises near Tregaron and falls into Cardigan Bay below the town of Cardigan.
The submerged "bells of Aberdovey" (since Seithennin "the drunkard" caused the formation of Cardigan Bay) are famous in a Welsh song.
In 1188 the town was visited by Archbishop Baldwin on his way from Cardigan to Strata-Florida Abbey, and the Crusade was vigorously preached at this spot.
I had to succumb to wearing a cardigan on Monday this week!
A fierce engagement took place wherein the Norman and Flemish troops were utterly routed, and the victorious Cymry slew thousands of their fugitives at the fords of the Teifi close to the town of Cardigan.
Now he sat back, his hands smoothing the brown knitted cardigan which he had been reduced to wearing.
This also makes a lovely cardigan, by dividing the front stitches and the front pouch and knitting the two sides seperately.
She was wrapped up in her red cardigan with her favorite flowery dress over the top.
I collected 24p and 10 Euro cents, and my friend got a lovely pink cardigan.
Natural Baby Clothes Set £ 15.99 US$31.18 E24.78 Beautiful soft organic cotton set, with front pocket and zip fastening on the hooded cardigan.
His blue cardigan is now just £ 100 and the matching top £ 76.
In addition, a white or black cardigan or jacket may be worn.
I shall don a green cardigan, wear brown corduroy trousers, puff on a pipe and settle back into a lush leather chair.
Sunday 17 October - SI Cardigan Annual Luncheon to support the charity ' Changing faces ' which enables people to face disfigurement with confidence.
The Hotel faces due South, overlooking the esplanade, with a commanding view of the scenic Cardigan Bay coastline.
The King sent a second, and very imperious command to the Lord of Cardigan.
A modern classic cardigan knitted in Bramwell's Savannah 100% mercerised cotton.
After that the Lord of Cardigan adopted his message to the King as a family motto.
A cardigan made of supremely soft Pima cotton in a quick and easy zip-front style.
Pond House Cottages are on a working smallholding 6 miles South of Cardigan in West Wales, bordering the Pembrokeshire National Coastal Park.
V-neck cardigan will keep you warm and cozy as well as being fun and colorful.
We may also mention, as matter of historical interest, the case before the high steward and the House of Lords which arose out of the duel fought on Wimbledon Common between the earl of Cardigan and Captain Harvey Tuckett.
To the astonishment of everybody, Lord Cardigan escaped from a capital charge of felony because the full name of his antagonist (Harvey Garnett Phipps Tuckett) was not legally proved.
In 1136 the army of Griffith ap Rhys met with a large English force near Cardigan, composed of the denizens of the South Wales castles and of the hated Flemish colonists, who had been lately planted by Henry I.
Tide races and tide rips are evident in Cardigan Bay.
The Cardigan men had tried a rush, in skirmishing order, at the pit, simply to be swept out of existence.
Gwelfor, is a lovely victoria House within the Snowdonia National Park and situated in the foot hills of Cader Idris overlooking Cardigan Bay.
This v-neck cardigan will keep you warm and cozy as well as being fun and colorful.
In the end I got a skirt, top and wooly cardigan to wear for his party.
Depending on the wedding's formality, another alternative to the jacket is to slip on an elegant dolman sleeve cardigan.
It is difficult to predict the weather accurately, so if you are getting yourself together for an outdoor wedding of any kind, be sure to bring a cardigan or other outer layer.
Great outdoor wedding guest wear for females typically includes a sheath or sundress of some kind paired with a cute cardigan.
Even if the heat is sweltering outside, bring a light cardigan in the event of a rapid weather shift.
That night the political fashionista donned an olive JCrew cardigan over a blue JCrew skirt and top.
For most parents, it's easier and of course less expensive to buy a special occasion dress that works in both seasons - a jacket or cardigan can be added in the event of a chilly day.
Most spring dresses will still be sleeveless or have cap sleeves, so a cute cardigan or even a long-sleeved T-shirt over a jersey dress will still look sweet and be practical.
Add a matching cardigan and Mary Janes and this look is first-day-of-school ready.
These shirts layer well for cold weather; add a pullover sweater or cardigan to a long-sleeved polo shirt for added warmth.
Pair a button-up shirt with a cardigan or V-neck pullover.
The website includes a pretty sunflower dress with a matching hat, a pastel yellow cardigan dress for cooler weather, and a polka dots-and-daisies number which also comes with a traditional Easter white straw hat.
Lastly, pair skinny jeans with a well-cut cardigan and matching ballet flats for a dressed-up look that's not all lace and ruffles, one of the newest fashion trends for girls.
A cardigan can be also added to overcome sleeveless tops and dresses.
Paired with a white or pink cardigan, these informal dresses can be used for formal occasions as well.
Add a flowered hat and cardigan to protect your daughter from the sun's rays.
Funky cardigan - Patterned, 80s-style cardigans look cool paired with a fitted tee and modern denim.
The slim-cut fine-gauged cotton cardigan is perfect for the office while the chunkier, roomier version is great for Saturday mornings.
In cooler weather, top it with a neutral cardigan or a V-neck pullover.