Did you know that 'jacket' is actually French?

'Jacket' is a word borrowed from French 'jaque'. The word entered the English language some time around the 15th century.

jacket [noun] [15th century]

• a garment for the upper body usually having a front opening, collar, lapels, sleeves, and pockets
• something worn or fastened around the body but not for use as clothing
• the natural covering of an animal
• the fur or wool of a mammal

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Etymology: Middle English 'jaket' from Anglo-French 'jackés' plural, diminutive of Middle French 'jaque' short jacket, from 'jacques' peasant, from the name 'Jacques' James

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