gamboised, ppl. a. Antiq.
(ˈgæmbɔɪzd)
[ad. OF. gamboisé, gambesié etc., quilted or padded; cf. gambeson.]
Quilted, padded.
| 1834 J. R. Planché Brit. Costume 86 The word gamboisé or gamboised..was afterwards applied to saddles and other padded, stitched, or quilted articles. 1839 Stonehouse Axholme 234 The thighs appear to be covered with a gamboised or quilted defence, which reaches to the knees. 1855 tr. Labarte's Arts Mid. Ages xxxii, Gamboised or padded with cotton. |