jack

/d͡ʒæk/

jack

English Noun Top 614

American (Lessac) (medium)

Female 0.5s

American (Amy) (medium)

Female 0.6s

American (Ryan) (medium)

Male 0.4s

Definition

A coarse medieval coat of defence, especially one made of leather.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English jakke, from Anglo-Norman jacke, Middle French jaque, jacque, from jacques (“peasant”), from the proper name Jacques. Compare jacquerie.

Example Sentences

"jack of plate"
"jack of mail"
"padded jack"