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gambison

 
Dictionary: Gam·bi·son

n.

[OF. gambeson, gambaison, fr. gambais, wambais, of German origin: cf. MHG. wambeis, G. wams doublet, fr. OHG. wamba, stomach. See Womb.]
A defensive garment formerly in use for the body, made of cloth stuffed and quilted.


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