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tabard.

A silk banner attached to a bugle or trumpet.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈtæbɑː(ɹ)d//ˈtæbə(ɹ)d/
  1. A silk banner attached to a bugle or trumpet.

  2. A sleeveless jerkin or loose overgarment.

  3. A sleeveless garment made of coarse cloth formerly worn outdoors by the common people.

    historical
  4. A cape or tunic worn by a knight, emblazoned with the coat of arms of his king or queen on the front.

    historical
  5. A similar garment officially worn by a herald and emblazoned with his sovereign's coat of arms.

    historical
Where this word comes from

From Old French tabart (“simple sleeveless overtunic; heavy overmantel”), of unknown origin.

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