noun
jerkin
JUR-kin/ˈdʒɜːrkɪn/
A close-fitting sleeveless jacket, often made of leather.
The brown leather jerkin fits closely around the display form.
Etymology
Jerkin originally named a short, close-fitting men's jacket. A connection with Dutch jurk, 'frock,' has been suggested, but the comparison presents difficulties and the Dutch word's own origin is unknown.
In context
attempted with Spears to stick me in the side but by good luck I had on a buff jerkin which they could not Pierce
More examples
- The actor wore a jerkin over his linen shirt.
- She adjusted the jerkin at the waist for a closer fit.
- The museum displays leather jerkins alongside other historical clothing.
Forms
jerkin · jerkins