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Jerkin

Jerkin Meaning & Definition
Jerkin Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Jerkin?

[n] a tight sleeveless and collarless jacket (often made of leather) worn by men in former times

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Jerkin In Webster's Dictionary

\Jer"kin\, n. [Dim. of D. jurk a frock.] A jacket or short coat; a close waistcoat. --Shak.
\Jer"kin\, n. (Zo["o]l.) A male gyrfalcon.

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