Meaning of the word gilet in English

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gilet

US /ˈdʒɪl.eɪ/
UK /ˈdʒɪl.eɪ/
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Noun

1.

a lightweight, sleeveless jacket, often padded or quilted, worn as an outer garment

Example:
He wore a warm gilet over his sweater.
The hiking gilet had many pockets.
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