gambeson

Noun

Meaning

Same as Gambison.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

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Anagrams

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Examples

The European gambeson can be traced at least to the late 10th century, but it is likely to have been in use in various forms for longer than that. Source: Internet

There are two distinctive designs of gambeson; those designed to be worn beneath another armour, and those designed to be worn as independent armour. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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