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Tabard

//ˈtæbɑː(ɹ)d// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A silk banner attached to a bugle or trumpet.
  2. 2
    a short sleeveless outer tunic emblazoned with a coat of arms; worn by a knight over the knight's armor or by a herald wordnet
  3. 3
    A sleeveless jerkin or loose overgarment.

    "The long rows of wheat-shocks marched like soldiers in worn yellow tabards."

  4. 4
    A sleeveless garment made of coarse cloth formerly worn outdoors by the common people. historical
  5. 5
    A cape or tunic worn by a knight, emblazoned with the coat of arms of his king or queen on the front. historical

    "And thereupon, behold, a knight on a black horse appeared, clothed in jet-black velvet, and with a tabard of black linen about him."

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  1. 6
    A similar garment officially worn by a herald and emblazoned with his sovereign's coat of arms. historical

    "The heralds in their tabards were marvellous to behold, and a nod from Rouge Croix gave me the keenest gratification."

Etymology

From Old French tabart (“simple sleeveless overtunic; heavy overmantel”), of unknown origin.

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