jerkin Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a tight sleeveless and collarless jacket (often made of leather) worn by men in former times

WordNet

Jer"kin noun
Etymology
Dim. of D. jurk a frock.
Definitions
  1. A jacket or short coat; a close waistcoat. Shak.
Jer"kin noun
Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.) A male gyrfalcon.

Webster 1913