noun
or wam·mus ˈwȯməs, ˈwäm- ; or war·mus ˈwȯrm-
( -es )
Etymology: Dutch wambuis, wammes, from Middle Dutch wambeis, from Old French wambeisun, aug. of wambeis, gambais doublet, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German wamba belly — more at womb
dialect : a warm work jacket made usually in a belted cardigan style and of sturdy knitted or woven fabric