1. A close-fitting, quilted or padded jacket worn in medieval and Renaissance Europe, often worn under armor or as an outer garment.
Usage: historical; plural form of pourpoint

Examples

• Medieval soldiers wore pourpoints beneath their armor for protection and comfort.
• The museum displayed several ornate pourpoints from the 15th century.
• Nobles often wore richly decorated pourpoints as status symbols.
• Pourpoints were typically made from linen or wool and stuffed with wool or cotton.
• The pourpoints in the historical collection showed intricate stitching patterns.