With singular or plural concord. Pourpointing work, quilting; specifically quilted material with studs at the seams, worn in the Middle Ages as armour.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Charles Boutell (1812–1877), writer on heraldry and antiquities. From French †pourpointerie from pourpoint + -erie.
Definition of pourpointerie in US English:
pourpointerie
noun
rare, historical
With singular or plural concord. Pourpointing work, quilting; specifically quilted material with studs at the seams, worn in the Middle Ages as armour.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Charles Boutell (1812–1877), writer on heraldry and antiquities. From French † pourpointerie from pourpoint + -erie.