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Gambison

Gambison

a defensive garment formerly in use for the body, made of cloth stuffed and quilted.

Origin: OF. Gambeson, gambaison, fr. Gambais, wambais, of german origin: cf. MHG. Wambeis, g. Wams doublet, fr. OHG. Wamba, stomach. See womb.


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