‖ subarmale
(sʌbɑːˈmeɪliː)
[L., neut. of subarmālis, f. sub- sub- 1 a + arma arms: see -al1. Cf. F. subarmale.]
A coarse coat worn to protect the body from the pressure of the cuirass.
| 1825 Fosbroke Encycl. Antiq. I. 784 The gambeson or wambais, or subarmale. 1849 [Jas. Grant] Mem. Kirkaldy x. 97 The constable received a bullet through his steel cuisses and subarmale. |