A medieval quilted garment or sleeveless coat worn under armor for padding and protection.
From French 'haqueton,' possibly from Arabic or Turkish origins. The garment was common in medieval Europe and the Near East, where it served as armor padding.
Knights didn't realize their padding was borrowed from Middle Eastern designs—'hacqueton' is one of those words that shows how medieval Europe absorbed technology and fashion from Islamic cultures.
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