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First recorded in early 1500s. Possibly related to Dutchjurk(“dress”), itself of unknown origin and not attested before the 17th century. Derivation from Old Frenchjo(u)rne(“day”) has been suggested.
1939, Raymond Chandler, The Big Sleep, Penguin, published 2011, page 32:
A tall and very good-looking kid in a jerkin came out of the store and rode the coupé off around the corner and came back walking, his glistening black hair plastered with rain.
I booked a room at the small hotel and deposited my luggage there. I bought myself strong boots, a pair of breeches, a jerkin, and a couple of shirts. Then I turned my back upon the town and climbed.
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