1. Plural of gipon; a sleeveless or short-sleeved padded tunic worn under armor in medieval times.
Usage: archaic; historical; also spelled 'jupons' or 'juppes'

Examples

• Medieval soldiers wore gipons beneath their plate armor for protection and comfort.
• The museum's collection included several well-preserved gipons from the 14th century.
• Gipons were quilted with layers of linen and wool to absorb the impact of blows.
• Knights would don their gipons before putting on their heavier armor pieces.