Associations to the word «Jerkin»

Wiktionary

JERKIN, noun. (historical) A type of men's garment popular in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries: a close-fitting collarless jacket, with or without sleeves.
JERKIN, noun. A sleeveless jacket, usually leather; a long waistcoat.
JERKIN, noun. Alternative form of gyrkin

Dictionary definition

JERKIN, noun. A tight sleeveless and collarless jacket (often made of leather) worn by men in former times.

Wise words

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