Definition of Gambison. Meaning of Gambison. Synonyms of Gambison

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Definition of Gambison

Gambison
Gambison Gam"bi*son, n. [OF. gambeson, gambaison, fr. gambais, wambais, of German origin: cf. MHG. wambeis, G. wams doublet, fr. OHG. wamba, stomach. See Womb.] A defensive garment formerly in use for the body, made of cloth stuffed and quilted.

Meaning of Gambison from wikipedia

- A gambeson (similar to the aketon, padded jack, pourpoint, or arming doublet) is a padded defensive jacket, worn as armour separately, or combined with...