Definitions for: Jerkin

[n] a tight sleeveless and collarless jacket (often made of leather) worn by men in former times

Webster (1913) Definition: Jer"kin, n. [Dim. of D. jurk a frock.]
A jacket or short coat; a close waistcoat. --Shak.

Jer"kin, n. (Zo["o]l.)
A male gyrfalcon.

See Also: jacket