JACK (3)
Source: 567
Jack (?), n. [[F. jaque, jacque, perh. from the proper name Jacques. Cf. Jacquerie.]] A coarse and cheap mediæval coat of defense, esp. one made of leather. Their horsemen are with jacks for most part clad. Sir J. Harrington.
Source: 567
Jack (?), n. [[F. jaque, jacque, perh. from the proper name Jacques. Cf. Jacquerie.]] A coarse and cheap mediæval coat of defense, esp. one made of leather. Their horsemen are with jacks for most part clad. Sir J. Harrington.