The difference between Gambeson and Suit of armour
When used as nouns, gambeson means a defensive garment formerly in use for the body, made of cloth stuffed and quilted, whereas suit of armour means a collection of garments, usually made of metal, worn over the body for protection in battle from weapons.
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Gambeson as a noun (historical):
A defensive garment formerly in use for the body, made of cloth stuffed and quilted.
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Suit of armour as a noun:
A collection of garments, usually made of metal, worn over the body for protection in battle from weapons.