tabard

  1. Noun.  Silk banner attached to a bugle or trumpet.
  2. Noun.  A woman's or girl's sleeveless jerkin or loose overgarment.
  3. Noun.  (obsolete) A sleeveless garment made of coarse cloth formerly worn outdoors by the common people.
  4. Noun.  (obsolete) A cape or tunic worn by a knight, emblazoned with the coat of arms of his king or queen on the front.
  5. Noun.  (obsolete) A similar garment officially worn by a herald and emblazoned with his sovereign's coat of arms.

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