Jerkin vs. Sweater
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Difference Between Jerkin and Sweater
Jerkinnoun
(historical) A type of men's garment popular in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries: a close-fitting collarless jacket, with or without sleeves.
Sweaternoun
A knitted jacket or jersey, usually of thick wool, worn by athletes before or after exercise.
Jerkinnoun
A sleeveless jacket, usually leather; a long waistcoat.
Sweaternoun
(US) A similar garment worn for warmth.
Jerkinnoun
a tight sleeveless and collarless jacket (often made of leather) worn by men in former times
Sweaternoun
One who sweats (produces sweat).
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Sweaternoun
One who or that which causes to sweat.
Sweaternoun
A diaphoretic remedy.
Sweaternoun
(archaic) One who sweats coins, i.e. removes small portions by shaking them.
Sweaternoun
a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
Sweaternoun
a person who perspires
