Jerkin: meaning, definitions and examples

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jerkin

 

[ หˆdส’ษ™หkษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น jaqueta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฐเฅเค•เคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wams

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jaket

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒั€ั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kaftan

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใƒฃใƒผใ‚ญใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pourpoint

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ jubรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deri ceket

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ €ํ‚จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุชุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kabรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kabรกt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ดง่บซ็ŸญไธŠ่กฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ suknjiฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ jakki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏั€ั‚ะบะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒŸแƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jilet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ jubรณn

Word origin

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.

See also: jerk, jerkface, jerky.

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.