jupon

Saint Stephen, King of Hungary with a jupon bearing his arms, white and red stripes. Image from the Hungarian Illuminated Chronicle

Meaning

Noun

A close-fitting sleeveless jacket, descending below the hips, worn over armour.
A petticoat.

Origin

From Middle English jupon, from Middle French jupon.

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