noun
- Plural of jupon; a close-fitting tunic or jacket worn in medieval times, often padded and worn under armor.
Usage: archaic; historical
Examples
- Medieval soldiers wore jupons beneath their plate armor for protection and comfort.
- The museum displayed several well-preserved jupons from the 14th century.
- Knights often had their jupons embroidered with their family crests.
- Jupons were essential garments in medieval warfare, providing cushioning against impacts.