Tabard

usgb/ˈtæbərd,ˈtæbɑːrd/
noun

A sleeveless jacket or vest, often with a design, worn in the middle ages and also for ceremonial purposes.

The knight wore a tabard over his armor, displaying his lord's crest.
Visual representation of "tabard" - A sleeveless jacket or vest, often with a design, worn in the middle ages and also for ceremonial purposes.

Often appears as...

  • embroidered tabard
  • ceremonial tabard

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Historical

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Medieval Origin

Originally worn in the middle ages, 'tabard' suggests historical or fantasy settings, like in novels or films.

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The film set designers created tabards true to the medieval era.
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Ceremonial Use

'Tabard' can imply formality and ceremony when used in the context of official or state occasions.

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The master of ceremonies donned a formal tabard for the procession.
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Displays Allegiance

Historically, a tabard often showed which lord or lady the wearer served, revealing allegiance.

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At the joust, each knight's tabard bore their liege's colors.
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