Jerkin and Jacket

Jerkin noun - A tight sleeveless and collarless jacket (often made of leather) worn by men in former times.

Jacket and jerkin are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Jacket" instead a noun "Jerkin".

Jacket noun - Something that encloses another thing especially to protect it.

Jerkin and jacket are semantically related. You can use "Jerkin" instead a noun "Jacket".

Nearby Words: jack, jacketed, jacketing