Gipon: During the 14th century, the gipon (or
jupon) was first worn as a snug, knee-length, padded tunic beneath armour. Later, it was adapted to civilian use, and its length was shortened to mid-thigh. It was replaced by the
doublet in the 15th and 16th centuries. It was sometimes called the
pourpoint.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME jopo ( u ) n
