JERKIN


Meaning of JERKIN in English

I. -kə̇n noun

( -s )

Etymology: origin unknown

1. : a close-fitting hip-length jacket made without sleeves or with extended shoulders, being usually collarless and belted, and cut like the 16th century doublet over which it was originally worn

2. : any of various adaptations of the 16th century jerkin often worn now by both men and women

II. noun

( -s )

Etymology: probably from ger falcon + -kin

: a male gyrfalcon

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