TABARD


Meaning of TABARD in English

[ 'tabəd , -α:d ]

■ noun

1》 a sleeveless jerkin consisting only of front and back pieces with a hole for the head.

2》 a herald's official coat emblazoned with the arms of the sovereign.

Origin

ME: from OFr. tabart , of unknown origin.

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