The difference between Gambeson and Suit of armor

When used as nouns, gambeson means a defensive garment formerly in use for the body, made of cloth stuffed and quilted, whereas suit of armor means a collection of garments, usually made of metal, worn over the body for protection in battle from weapons.


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  1. Gambeson as a noun (historical):

    A defensive garment formerly in use for the body, made of cloth stuffed and quilted.

  1. Suit of armor as a noun:

    A collection of garments, usually made of metal, worn over the body for protection in battle from weapons.