jupon Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ju*pon", Jup*pon" noun (Also<
  • Jupon
  • Juppon
)
Etymology
F. jupon, fr. jupe skirt, Sp. aljuba a Moorish garment, Ar. jubba.
Definitions
  1. A sleeveless jacket worn over the armor in the 14th century. It fitted closely, and descended below the hips. Dryden.
  2. A petticoat. Halliwell.

Webster 1913