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    Pourpoint (en. Doublet)

    /puʁpwɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A sleeveless garment that was worn by men in the Middle Ages, often made of leather or fabric.
    The noble was dressed in a pourpoint adorned with embroidery.
    Le noble était vêtu d'un pourpoint orné de broderies.
    A type of garment that provides support for armor.
    He put on his pourpoint before donning his armor.
    Il enfila son pourpoint avant de mettre son armure.
    A piece of clothing fitted to the body, often with a collar, worn over other clothing.
    The pourpoint he wore was very fashionable at court.
    Le pourpoint qu'il portait était très à la mode à la cour.

    Etymology

    The word 'pourpoint' comes from Old French, composed of 'pour', meaning 'for', and 'point', derived from Latin 'punctum', meaning 'point', in reference to the sewing points.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have the heart on the pourpoint
    To be sincere, honest in one's feelings.
    avoir le coeur sur le pourpoint
    blow of pourpoint
    A sudden blow, a brusque action.
    coup de pourpoint

    Related Words

    gambeson
    Padded garment worn under armor.
    gambison
    coat
    Generally long garment, often worn under armor.
    cotte
    hauberk
    A piece of armor typically made of chainmail.
    haubert

    Slang Meanings

    To exclaim or show surprise at something unexpected.
    When he revealed his secret, it was a real pourpoint!
    Quand il a révélé son secret, c'était un vrai pourpoint!
    To refer to a unit of measurement in sewing.
    She needs a fabric pourpoint to finish her dress.
    Elle a besoin d'un pourpoint de tissu pour finir sa robe.