tabard

Noun

Meaning

A sort of tunic or mantle formerly worn for protection from the weather. When worn over the armor it was commonly emblazoned with the arms of the wearer, and from this the name was given to the garment adopted for heralds.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

cardinal cape capote haik coat smock cope mantle cloak robe wrap shawl comforter poncho gabardine
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Antonyms

unfold foreshadow make public

Anagrams

batard

Examples

History The Tabard Inn, Southwark, London Facilities offering hospitality to travellers have been a feature of the earliest civilizations. Source: Internet

Produced by Octad-One Productions Lakeside, CA and The Tabard Theatre London, England. Source: Internet

Archaeological work at Tabard Street in 2004 discovered a plaque with the earliest reference to 'London' from the Roman period on it. Source: Internet

Here the arms of Scotland were formally torn from John's surcoat, giving him the abiding name of "Toom Tabard" (empty coat). Source: Internet

John was a weak king, known as "Toom Tabard" or "Empty Coat". Source: Internet

The prize for this contest is a free meal at the Tabard Inn at Southwark on their return. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

tabanus Tabar Tabarchin tabarded tabarder tabardillo