What does Tabard mean?
Definitions for Tabard
ˈtæb ərdtabard
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Princeton's WordNet
tabardnoun
a short sleeveless outer tunic emblazoned with a coat of arms; worn by a knight over his armor or by a herald
Wiktionary
tabardnoun
Silk banner attached to a bugle or trumpet.
tabardnoun
A woman's or girl's sleeveless jerkin or loose overgarment.
tabardnoun
A sleeveless garment made of coarse cloth formerly worn outdoors by the common people.
tabardnoun
A cape or tunic worn by a knight, emblazoned with the coat of arms of his king or queen on the front.
tabardnoun
A similar garment officially worn by a herald and emblazoned with his sovereign's coat of arms.
Etymology: From Old French tabart
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Tabard, Taberdnoun
A long gown; a herald’s coat.
Etymology: taberda, low Latin; tabard, Fr.
Wikipedia
Tabard
A tabard is a type of short coat that was commonly worn by men during the late Middle Ages and early modern period in Europe. Generally worn outdoors, the coat was either sleeveless or had short sleeves or shoulder pieces. In its more developed form it was open at the sides, and it could be worn with or without a belt. Though most were ordinary garments, often work clothes, tabards might be emblazoned on the front and back with a coat of arms (livery), and in this form they survive as the distinctive garment of officers of arms. In modern British usage, the term has been revived for what is known in American English as a cobbler apron: a lightweight open-sided upper overgarment, of similar design to its medieval and heraldic counterpart, worn in particular by workers in the catering, cleaning and healthcare industries as protective clothing, or outdoors by those requiring high-visibility clothing. Tabards may also be worn by percussionists in marching bands in order to protect their uniforms from the straps and rigging used to support the instruments.
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tabard
A tabard is a sleeveless, often times hooded, garment that is typically worn over other clothing. Historically, it was commonly worn by knights over their armor and displayed their coat of arms or other identifying symbols. In contemporary times, tabards are often worn by officials or workers who need to be easily identified, like parking attendants or supermarket employees.
Webster Dictionary
Tabardnoun
a sort of tunic or mantle formerly worn for protection from the weather. When worn over the armor it was commonly emblazoned with the arms of the wearer, and from this the name was given to the garment adopted for heralds
Wikidata
Tabard
A tabard is a short coat common for men during the Middle Ages. Generally used while outdoors, the coat was either sleeveless or had short sleeves or shoulder pieces. In its more developed form it was open at the sides; and it could be worn with or without a belt. Tabards might be emblazoned on the front and back with a coat of arms, and in this form they survive now as the distinctive garment of officers of arms. In modern British usage, the term has been revived for what is known elsewhere as a cobbler apron: a lightweight open-sided upper overgarment, of similar design to its medieval and heraldic counterpart, worn in particular by workers in the catering, cleaning and healthcare industries as protective clothing, or outdoors by those requiring high-visibility outdoor clothing.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Tabard
tab′ard, n. a military cloak of the 15th and 16th centuries, now a loose sleeveless coat worn by heralds.—n. Tab′arder, one who wears a tabard. [O. Fr.,—Low L. tabardum; perh. conn, with L. tapete, tapestry.]
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
tabard
A military garment in general use in the latter half of the 15th, and beginning of the 16th century, which succeeded the jupon and cyclas. It fitted closely to the body, was open at the sides, had wide sleeves or flaps reaching to the elbow, and displayed the armorial ensigns of the wearer on the back and front, as well as on the sleeves. About the middle of the 16th century the tabard ceased to be used except by the officers-of-arms, who have down to the present time continued to wear tabards embroidered with the arms of the sovereign.
Etymology and Origins
Tabard
The famous inn sign in Southwark immortalised by Chaucer’s “Canterbury Pilgrims,” from the ancient tunic with wide flap sleeves still worn by the heralds.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Tabard in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Tabard in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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