Jerkin: meaning, definitions and examples
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jerkin
[ หdสษหkษชn ]
clothing
A jerkin is a man's short close-fitting jacket, made of light leather or padded fabric, typically without sleeves.
Examples of usage
- He wore a stylish jerkin over his shirt.
- The knight's jerkin was adorned with intricate embroidery.
historical
In the past, a jerkin was a close-fitting jacket worn by men and boys.
Examples of usage
- The actors were dressed in period costumes, including jerkins.
- His jerkin was made of fine velvet.
Translations
Translations of the word "jerkin" in other languages:
๐ต๐น jaqueta
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฐเฅเคเคฟเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Wams
๐ฎ๐ฉ jaket
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัััะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ kaftan
๐ฏ๐ต ใธใฃใผใญใณ
๐ซ๐ท pourpoint
๐ช๐ธ jubรณn
๐น๐ท deri ceket
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ํจ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุชุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ kabรกt
๐ธ๐ฐ kabรกt
๐จ๐ณ ็ดง่บซ็ญไธ่กฃ
๐ธ๐ฎ suknjiฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ jakki
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบาฏััะบะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ jilet
๐ฒ๐ฝ jubรณn
Etymology
The word 'jerkin' has a long history, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish word 'jorquera', meaning a type of jacket or tunic. Jerkins were popular in Europe during the Renaissance period and were worn as both practical and fashionable garments. Over time, the style and materials used to make jerkins evolved, but their basic design remained consistent. Today, jerkins are mainly seen in historical reenactments or theatrical productions.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #32,347 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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