Tāb'ard, n.

n. [Fr. tabard, Sp. & Pg. tabardo, It. tabarro, W. tabar, L. Gr. ταμπάριον, L. Lat. tabardus, tabardum, tabarrus.] A sort of tunic or mantle formerly worn over the armor, covering the body before and behind, and reaching below the loins, but open at the sides, from the shoulders downward. It was generally embroidered with the arms of the wearer. When worn by a herald, it bore the arms of his lord, or of the sovereign. [Also taberd.]