GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Gipoun , n. [See Jupon.] A short cassock. [Written also gepoun, gypoun, jupon, juppon.] [Obs.]
         
       

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   { Jupon , Juppon , } n. [F. jupon, fr. jupe skirt, Sp. aljuba a Moorish garment, Ar. jubba.] [Written variously jupe, jump, juppo, etc.]
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   A sleeveless jacket worn over the armor in the 14th century. It fitted closely, and descended below the hips.
   Dryden.
   
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   A petticoat.
   Halliwell.
   
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