half-jacket en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English half- Old French jaque Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Italic *-tosder.? Late Latin -ittus Old French -et Middle French jacquetbor. English jacket English half-jacket From half- + jacket.
Meanings
- A short coat or jacket.
- A short bullet jacket which leaves some of the bullet in contact with the bore.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| half-jackets | Number=Plur | lexicographic |