English Explanatory Dictionary

jupon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒu.pɒn/ /d͡ʒuˈpɒn/ /ˈd͡ʒu.pɑn/ /d͡ʒuˈpɑn/

Word forms

jupon jupons juppon

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle English jupoun, jupon, from Middle French jupon. Doublet of żupan.

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