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Acketon — Quilted garment worn under armour (see gambeson, below) to absorb shock and impact. The term originated with Crusaders and is said to derive from the word cotton. ♦ Shirt like garment of buckram stuffed with cotton, worn as padding under the… … Medieval glossary
Gambeson — sometimes used to refer to the aketon, the gambeson more commonly in the period referred to a quilted and decorated coat armour of the late 14th century, worn over the breastplate, or alone. ♦ Quilted linen jacket stuffed with flax or rags, worn… … Medieval glossary
Gipon — similar to the acketon, but worn by itself, later becoming the pourpoint … Medieval glossary
Hauketon — see Acketon … Medieval glossary
