Meaning & use
tabbard
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A variant spelling of "tabard": a short, sleeveless tunic, often emblazoned with a coat of arms, worn over armor or as an outer garment.
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The herald wore a tabbard bearing the royal coat of arms.
Medieval knights displayed their family crest on a tabbard over their armor.
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A historical spelling variant; the standard modern spelling is "tabard."
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