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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Juppon, n. [ME. iopen, -oun (c 1400), iupone (c 1440). OF. jupon, juppon, deriv. of jupe, etc., Jupe. Cf. Jowpoun.] A kind of tunic or close-fitting surcoat worn over the armour. —1438 Exch. R. V. 34.
Eidem comiti, pro panno laneo pro capucio, tunica, caligis, et pellibus rubeis pro juppone
