jerkin

jer·kin

J0032300 (jûr′kĭn)n.1. A close-fitting, hip-length, collarless jacket having no sleeves but often extended shoulders, belted and worn over a doublet by men especially in the 1500s.2. A short, close-fitting, often sleeveless coat or jacket, usually of leather.

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jerkin

(ˈdʒɜːkɪn) n1. (Clothing & Fashion) a sleeveless and collarless short jacket worn by men or women2. (Clothing & Fashion) a man's sleeveless and collarless fitted jacket, often made of leather, worn in the 16th and 17th centuries[C16: of unknown origin]

jer•kin

(ˈdʒɜr kɪn)

n. a close-fitting jacket or short coat, usu. sleeveless, often of leather. [1510–20; orig. uncertain]

Thesaurus

Noun

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jerkin - a tight sleeveless and collarless jacket (often made of leather) worn by men in former timesjacket - a short coat

Translations

giacchetta senza manichegilèpanciotto