Tabard
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.
Often appears as...
- embroidered tabard
- ceremonial tabard
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A protective or decorative sleeveless garment, similar to an apron, worn in modern times especially at work or during particular activities.
All the kitchen staff, including the chefs and servers, wear white tabards for hygiene.
Often appears as...
- white tabard
- protective tabard
noun
A herald's official coat, marked with the arms of his master.
The herald wore a tabard emblazoned with the king's coat of arms.
Often appears as...
- herald's tabard
- royal tabard
Usage tips
Historical
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.
Often appears as...
- embroidered tabard
- ceremonial tabard
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A protective or decorative sleeveless garment, similar to an apron, worn in modern times especially at work or during particular activities.
All the kitchen staff, including the chefs and servers, wear white tabards for hygiene.
Often appears as...
- white tabard
- protective tabard
noun
A herald's official coat, marked with the arms of his master.
The herald wore a tabard emblazoned with the king's coat of arms.
Often appears as...
- herald's tabard
- royal tabard
Usage tips
Historical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Medieval Origin
Originally worn in the middle ages, 'tabard' suggests historical or fantasy settings, like in novels or films.
The film set designers created tabards true to the medieval era.
Pro Tip 2/3Ceremonial Use
'Tabard' can imply formality and ceremony when used in the context of official or state occasions.
The master of ceremonies donned a formal tabard for the procession.
Pro Tip 3/3Displays Allegiance
Historically, a tabard often showed which lord or lady the wearer served, revealing allegiance.
At the joust, each knight's tabard bore their liege's colors.
Pro Tip 1/3Medieval Origin
Originally worn in the middle ages, 'tabard' suggests historical or fantasy settings, like in novels or films.
The film set designers created tabards true to the medieval era.
Pro Tip 2/3Ceremonial Use
'Tabard' can imply formality and ceremony when used in the context of official or state occasions.
The master of ceremonies donned a formal tabard for the procession.
Pro Tip 3/3Displays Allegiance
Historically, a tabard often showed which lord or lady the wearer served, revealing allegiance.
At the joust, each knight's tabard bore their liege's colors.
Pro Tip 1/3Medieval Origin
Originally worn in the middle ages, 'tabard' suggests historical or fantasy settings, like in novels or films.
The film set designers created tabards true to the medieval era.
Pro Tip 2/3Ceremonial Use
'Tabard' can imply formality and ceremony when used in the context of official or state occasions.
The master of ceremonies donned a formal tabard for the procession.
Pro Tip 3/3Displays Allegiance
Historically, a tabard often showed which lord or lady the wearer served, revealing allegiance.
At the joust, each knight's tabard bore their liege's colors.
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