Category:Gambison

Gam"bi*son, n. Etym: [OF. gambeson, gambaison, fr. gambais, wambais, of German origin: cf. MHG. wambeis, G. wams doublet, fr. OHG. wamba, stomach. See Womb.]

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