| 释义 |
† pyne doublet Sc. Obs.
[First element is obscure; cf. py- or pee-doublet, pee n.1]
Supposed to be the same as jack n.2 1 b, a quilted and sometimes iron-plated doublet or coat of fence.
1713Earl of Cromarty Hist. Acc. Conspir. Earl Gowry 61 Mr Alexander [Ruthven] being almost on his Knees, had his Hand upon His Majesty's Face and Mouth; and his Majesty seeing the Deponent, cry'd, Fy! strike him laigh, because he has a Pyne Doublet upon him. 1849J. Grant Kirkaldy of Gr. iv. 35 A breastplate, a jack or pyne doublet were usual parts of everyday attire. |