Tabard
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtæbɑː(ɹ)d/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tabard is a noun meaning A silk banner attached to a bugle or trumpet.
Meaning
A silk banner attached to a bugle or trumpet.
More Meanings
- A sleeveless jerkin or loose overgarment.
- (historical) A sleeveless garment made of coarse cloth formerly worn outdoors by the common people.
- (historical) A cape or tunic worn by a knight, emblazoned with the coat of arms of his king or queen on the front.
- (historical) A similar garment officially worn by a herald and emblazoned with his sovereign's coat of arms.
Example Sentences
The long rows of wheat-shocks marched like soldiers in worn yellow tabards.
This is the point at which someone usually suggests riders wear a numbered, hi-vis tabard.
The heralds in their tabards were marvellous to behold, and a nod from Rouge Croix gave me the keenest gratification.
And thereupon, behold, a knight on a black horse appeared, clothed in jet-black velvet, and with a tabard of black linen about him.
Word Forms
- tabards
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include taberd, banderole, bannerall, banner, tabarder, banneret.
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