Jerkin vs. Sweater

Jerkin vs. Sweater — Is There a Difference?
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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