Jerkin
Jerkin noun - A tight sleeveless and collarless jacket (often made of leather) worn by men in former times.
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Synonyms for Jerkin
Vest
Vest noun - A man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat.
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- The first four games in the Quest for Glory series did this: your character's sprite was always shown wearing a leather jerkin, despite the fact that the Fighter class was supposed to sell the jerkin in the very first game in exchange for a chainmail vest.
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