{ } n. [ F. jupon, fr. jupe skirt, Sp. aljuba a Moorish garment, Ar. jubba. ] [ Written variously jupe, jump, juppo, etc. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. A sleeveless jacket worn over the armor in the 14th century. It fitted closely, and descended below the hips. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A petticoat. Halliwell. [ 1913 Webster ]