jumper的词源

英文词源

jumper (n.)

1610s, "one who jumps," agent noun from jump (v.). The word meaning "sleeveless dress" (1853) apparently is from mid-17c. jump "short coat," also "woman's under bodice," of uncertain origin, perhaps from French jupe "skirt" (see jupe). Meaning "sleeveless dress worn over a blouse" first recorded American English 1939.

中文词源

jumper：针织套衫

可能来自jump,跳。引申词义有弹性的，比喻用法。

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