Jerkin vs. Sweater: What's the Difference?

A close-fitting, hip-length, collarless jacket having no sleeves but often extended shoulders, belted and worn over a doublet by men especially in the 1500s.

A garment for the upper body of wool, cotton, or synthetic yarn, typically knitted, having long sleeves, and worn in cold weather.

A short, close-fitting, often sleeveless coat or jacket, usually of leather.

One that sweats, especially profusely.

(historical) A type of men's garment popular in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries: a close-fitting collarless jacket, with or without sleeves.

Something that induces sweating; a sudorific.

A sleeveless jacket, usually leather; a long waistcoat.

A knitted jacket or jersey, usually of thick wool, worn by athletes before or after exercise.

A jacket or short coat; a close waistcoat.

(US) A similar garment worn for warmth.

A male gyrfalcon.

One who sweats (produces sweat).

A tight sleeveless and collarless jacket (often made of leather) worn by men in former times

One who or that which causes to sweat.

A diaphoretic remedy.

(historical) An exploitative middleman who subcontracted piece work in the tailoring trade.

(archaic) One who sweats coins, i.e. removes small portions by shaking them.

A London street ruffian in Queen Anne's time who prodded weak passengers with his sword-point.

(transitive) To dress in a sweater.

One who sweats.

One who, or that which, causes to sweat

A crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body

A person who perspires