Acketon

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 hauberk.
(Wise, Terence. Medieval Warfare, 246)
Related terms: Armor
For more information: Arms and Armor

Medieval glossary. 2014.

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  • acketon — obs. form of acton, haqueton …   Useful english dictionary

  • 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

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