cardy
⇨ cardi; cardie; cardy; Cardinoun
1
a cardigan knitted woollen jacket. Named after James Brudenell, the seventh Earl of Cardigan (1797–1868) whose cavalry troops, during the Crimean War (1853–56), wore a similar garment for warmth UK, 1987.
2
an inhabitant of the country of Ceredigion, formerly Cardiganshire; any person who is reluctant to part with cash. Probably originates with the frugal practices of Cardiganshire hill farmers UK: WALES, 2002