jacket

Main Entry:: ¹jack·et
Pronunciation:: \ˈja-kət\
Function:: noun
Etymology:: Middle English jaket, from Anglo-French jackés, plural, diminutive of Middle French jaque short jacket, from jacques peasant, from the name Jacques James
Date:: 15th century

1 a: a garment for the upper body usually having a front opening, collar, lapels, sleeves, and pockets b: something worn or fastened around the body but not for use as clothing2 a (1): the natural covering of an animal (2): the fur or wool of a mammal b: the skin of a potato3: an outer covering or casing: as a (1): a thermally nonconducting cover (2): a covering that encloses an intermediate space through which a temperature-controlling fluid circulates (3): a tough cold-worked metal casing that forms the outer shell of a built-up bullet b (1): a wrapper or open envelope for a document (2): an envelope for enclosing registered mail during delivery from one post office to another c (1): a detachable protective cover for a book (2): a paper or cardboard envelope for a phonograph record

— jack·et·less

\-ləs\ adjective

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