tabard

tabard
tabarded, adj.
/tab"euhrd/, n.
1. a loose outer garment, sleeveless or with short sleeves, esp. one worn by a knight over his armor and usually emblazoned with his arms.
2. an official garment of a herald, emblazoned with the arms of his master.
3. a coarse, heavy, short coat, with or without sleeves, formerly worn outdoors.
[1250-1300; ME < OF tabart]

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