noun
Meaning 1
A silk banner attached to a bugle or trumpet.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
tabard
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/ˈtæbɑː(ɹ)d/
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/ˈtæbə(ɹ)d/
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noun
Meaning 2
A sleeveless jerkin or loose overgarment.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
A sleeveless garment made of coarse cloth formerly worn outdoors by the common people.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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noun
Meaning 4
A cape or tunic worn by a knight, emblazoned with the coat of arms of his king or queen on the front.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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noun
Meaning 5
A similar garment officially worn by a herald and emblazoned with his sovereign's coat of arms.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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noun
Meaning 6
a short sleeveless outer tunic emblazoned with a coat of arms; worn by a knight over his armor or by a herald
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: tunic
History
Etymology
From Old French tabart (“simple sleeveless overtunic; heavy overmantel”), of unknown origin.
Across languages
Translations
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Catalan: tabard — sleeveless jerkin
- French: tabard — sleeveless jerkin
- German: Tappert — sleeveless jerkin
- Spanish: tabardo — sleeveless jerkin