Meaning & use
tabard
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A short, sleeveless outer garment, historically worn by a knight over armor and displaying a coat of arms.
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The herald wore a tabard emblazoned with the king's coat of arms.
Museum visitors admired the embroidered tabard on display from the medieval collection.
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Modern usage sometimes extends to the sleeveless tunics worn by traffic wardens or event volunteers over their clothes.
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