gam•ba•dogæmˈbeɪ doʊ(n.)(pl.)-dos, -does.

1. a large protective boot or gaiter fixed to a saddle instead of a stirrup.

   Category: Dogs, Cats, and Horses

2. any long gaiter or legging.

   Category: Clothing

Origin of gambado:

1650–60; < It gamb(a) leg +-ado -ade1

gam•ba•dogæmˈbeɪ doʊ; -ˈbeɪd, -ˈbɑd(n.)(pl.)-ba•dos, -ba•does also -bades.

also gam•bade

1. a spring or leap by a horse.

   Category: Dogs, Cats, and Horses

2. caper; antic.

Origin of gambado:

1810–20; prob. a pseudo-Sp alter. of F gambade a leap or spring