Found 2 items, similar to tabard.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: tabard
tabard
n : a short sleeveless outer tunic emblazoned with a coat of
arms; worn by a knight over his armor or by a herald
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Tabard
Tabard
\Tab"ard\, n. [OE. tabard, tabart; cf. Sp. & Pg. tabardo,
It. tabarro, W. tabar, LGr. ?, LL. tabardum.]
A sort of tunic or mantle formerly worn for protection from
the weather. When worn over the armor it was commonly
emblazoned with the arms of the wearer, and from this the
name was given to the garment adopted for heralds. [Spelt
also
taberd.]
[1913 Webster]
In a tabard he [the Plowman] rode upon a mare.
--Chaucer.
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