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jerkin

jer·kin

UK/ˈd͡ʒɜː.kɪn/ US/ˈd͡ʒɝ.kɪn/ uncommon

noun

1.

Origin

First recorded in early 1500s. Possibly related to Dutch jurk (“dress”), itself of unknown origin and not attested before the 17th century. Derivation from Old French jo(u)rne (“day”) has been suggested.

Phrases

  • buff jerkin
  • green jerkin

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