gambeson
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:During the Siege of Vienna, many of the knights wore gambeson armor under their heavy plate armor.
Definition:The padded armor worn as inner protection under other types of armor in medieval times.
From gambeson armor
Example:The archers on the city walls wore gambeson vests for additional protection against arrows.
Definition:A type of gambeson that covers the upper body, often with sleeves.
From gambeson vest
Example:The historian meticulously recreated the padding gambeson based on archaeological findings from the Middle Ages.
Definition:The padded material used in the construction of a gambeson, typically made of thick linen, felt, or cotton.
From padding gambeson
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