jupon

[ joo-pon, joo-pon; French zhy-pawn ]

noun

, plural ju·pons [joo, -ponz, joo-, ponz, zh, y, -, pawn].

1. a close-fitting tunic, usually padded and bearing heraldic arms, worn over armor.

jupon

/ ˈʒuːpɒn /

noun

1. a short close-fitting sleeveless padded garment, used in the late 14th and early 15th centuries with armour Also calledgipon

Word History and Origins

Origin of jupon¹

1350–1400; Middle English jopo ( u ) n < Middle French jupon, equivalent to Old French jupe a kind of jacket + -on noun suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of jupon¹

C15: from Old French, from Old French jupe; see jumper ¹

Example Sentences

The jupon was a garment which covered the body from the camail to just above the knees.

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The upper classes wore a short jupon, or tight-fitting vest, parti-coloured, with narrow waist belt and tight sleeves.

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The jupon was made of a rich material, blazoned with the arms of the wearer, and was escalloped along the bottom edge.

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Knights gave up the use of the camail and jupon, and were 117clothed in complete armour.

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Under the habit a jupon of cambric muslin with a deep border of needlework.

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