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gambeson
This term refers specifically to a historical garment of the medieval period. It carries a connotation of utilitarian protection, emphasizing the practical need to cushion the body against the weight and friction of metal armor, as well as to dampen the force of blunt strikes.
In historical reenactment and academic contexts, it is distinguished from a "doublet" or "aketon" by its specific construction of quilted layers of linen or wool. It is almost exclusively used in discussions of military history, archaeology, or fantasy settings.
Meanings
Examples
The soldier tightened the laces of his gambeson before the battle.
You must wear a gambeson under your mail or the metal will rub your skin raw.
A thick linen gambeson provided surprisingly effective protection against arrows.
A thick linen gambeson provided surprisingly effective protection against arrows.
I wonder if this gambeson is heavy enough to stop a dagger strike.
The infantrymen wore simple quilted gambesons as their primary armor.
Put on your gambeson quickly or we will miss the march.
The museum display featured a well preserved fourteenth century gambeson.
He felt the stifling heat of the wool gambeson during the summer campaign.