Gambison,
n. [OF.
gambeson,
gambaison, fr.
gambais,
wambais, of German origin: cf. MHG.
wambeis, G.
wams doublet, fr. OHG. w
amba, stomach. See
Womb.].
A defensive garment formerly in use for the body, made of cloth stuffed and quilted. [1913 Webster]