1. sleeveless tunics worn over armor or clothing, typically displaying heraldic arms or emblems
Usage: historical; heraldic
2. sleeveless garments worn by heralds, officials, or ceremonial guards
Usage: ceremonial

Examples

• The knights wore colorful tabards displaying their family crests.
• Medieval heralds donned elaborate tabards during royal ceremonies.
• The museum displayed several well-preserved tabards from the 14th century.
• Tournament participants were required to wear tabards showing their allegiance.
• The ceremonial guards’ tabards featured the royal coat of arms.
• Historians studied the heraldic symbols embroidered on ancient tabards.