Cardigan

It’s a word that is used in English and in Italian. If you are interested in the etymology keep on reading.

“Cardigan” it’s an eponym (Eponimo in Italian; it’s a person for whom something is believed to be named) derived from James Brudenell Count of Cardigan.

Brudenell was a leader of the British army in the Crimean war (1853-1856) and is probably better remembered for his personal style than for his military skills.

He was known for wearing a knitted wool vest underneath his jacket, due to the gelid Russian winters. Since than, this particular garment has been named after him.

Time to go now; it's too hot to wear a Cardigan, a Montgomery or just a pair of Levis ( you know.. eponyms).

A presto.

Pier.