What does tabard mean?
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."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.