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Eisenhower jacket
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English
Etymology
Named after the American military officer and statesman Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Noun
A waist-length jacket or blouson developed for the U.S. Army during the later stages of World War II. It featured a pleated back, adjustable waist band, fly-front buttons, bellows chest pockets, slash side pockets, and shoulder straps.
en Ike jacket
Derived terms
en Eisenhower-jacketed
en eponyms
en Clothing