Originally Posted by
Janner52
Another example is the use of the term blazer. Previously a jacket usually worn by school children and by members of various associations and other organisations to denote membership. It now is used to describe a jacket, in the style of a man’s suit jacket, but sold separately.
Blazer originally referred to a gentleman's boating jacket, I believe. (I also use Art of Manliness as a guide, but Gentleman's Gazette is my go-to for these matters.) There they admit the origin and definition can be hazy.
https://www.gentlemansgazette.com/na...ed-club-guide/
The really distinctive aspect seems to be the metallic (or at least strrongly contrasting) buttons.
And, yes, as others have noticed ... language evolves.
When in doubt, end with a jig. - Robin McCauley
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