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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

tabard

/tæbɑːd/ noun · British & US
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What does tabard mean?

noun

A coat or tunic with a surcoat or sleeveless cloak, typically worn over a shirt and hose, especially by a servant or a herald. A tabard is also a coat or tunic worn by a herald or a servant, typically with a coat of arms or other emblem on it.

Example

"The herald wore a tabard with the king's coat of arms on it, leading the procession through the town."

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