'Gambison' definitions:
- Gambison \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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