Noun
(historical)
A waistcoat worn by a man.
A bodice worn by a woman similar to a man's waistcoat; also, a decorative panel at the front of such a bodice, or worn separately.
(by extension) A sleeveless jacket resembling a waistcoat but generally closed at the neck; specifically, one which is padded to provide warmth.
Synonym: bodywarmer
She used her gilet and otos to make a crude pillow, lay back in the shade, and went swiftly to sleep. Source: Internet
To cover that jacket, especially if things are on the chilly side, go for Hackett's reversible gilet (from £92) constructed using padded down. Source: Internet
They included a dozen gilet jaune protesters who had travelled from Paris overnight. Source: Internet
She had one good shati which nobody had seen, a linen plaid of persimmon and cocoa brown, with a linen gilet that matched. Source: Internet