jerking
Example Sentences
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Maybe Nicholas Hilliard’s portraits don’t show spiked cuffs or Manic Panic hairdos, but you’ll find them here, topping some very tight jerkins.
From New York Times • Jun. 28, 2017
He came across Jicaque Indians, who wore quilted jerkins.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2012
Yes, it's a classic chase story: "The Fugitive" with swords and jerkins, double, double toil and trouble.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 4, 2012
En route, the elegant suits were swapped for a garish wardrobe of suede, leather, jerkins and scarves, the respectful world of jazz clubs for noisy rock venues.
From The Guardian • Sep. 4, 2010
Nor did it leave off when two men in leather jerkins and helmets strode onto the stage.
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
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