Tabard

Tabard

Tabard, or Tabert, A coat without sleeves, whereon the armorial ensigns were anciently depicted, from whence the term Coat of Arms. P. 38, f. 16. The Tabard with wide sleeves reaching to the elbow is now used as a habit of ceremony, being embroidered with the Eoyal Arms, worn by Heralds and Pursuivants upon great festivals and other public ceremonies. See Tunic.