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doublet

Close-fitting jacket, with or without sleeves, worn by men. Derived from the gipon, which was a tight-fitting jacket with long sleeves and buttons down the front, the doublet formed part of everyday dress from the mid-15th century. In the 16th century, as fashions changed, the doublet was worn long to the knees, but with a parting at the front to reveal the codpiece. During the 18th century the length of the doublet shrank and it eventually evolved into the waistcoat.
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He was dressed in a doublet and hose of a violet color, with aiguillettes of the same color, without any other ornaments than the customary slashes, through which the shirt appeared.
The Three Musketeers by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
His felt doublet and leather jerkin made a spot on the velvet and silk which surrounded him.
Notre-Dame de Paris by Hugo, Victor View in context
And saying these words, he girded on a short sword, placed a pistol in his belt, disclosing in this movement, which opened his doublet a little, the fine rings of a coat of mail, destined to protect him from the first dagger-thrust of an assassin.
Ten Years Later by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
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