I. gamˈbā(ˌ)dō, -bä(- noun
( plural gambadoes also gambados )
Etymology: perhaps modification (influenced by English -ado in such words as bastinado, palisado ) of Italian gambale boot top, legging, greave, from gamba leg
1. : a long boot or legging attached to each side of a saddle to protect the rider's feet and legs from the wet or cold
2. : a long gaiter or legging
II. noun
( plural gambadoes also gambados )
Etymology: modification (influenced by English gambado ) (I) of French gambade
1. : a spring of a horse
2.
a. : a droll or fantastic movement : caper , gambol
pirouetted into a reckless gambado — L.C.Douglas
b. : a sudden, unexpected, or fantastic move, sally, or flourish : antic