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