gambado
1either of a pair of large protective boots or gaiters fixed to a saddle instead of stirrups.
any long gaiter or legging.
Origin of gambado
1Words Nearby gambado
Other definitions for gambado (2 of 2)
a spring or leap by a horse.
a caper or antic.
Origin of gambado
2- Also gam·bade [gam-beyd, -bahd]. /gæmˈbeɪd, -ˈbɑd/.
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How to use gambado in a sentence
The correspondence was still passing when the President surprised Apia with a fresh gambado.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 18 (of 25) | Robert Louis StevensonNow this angel might be a daughter of Doctor gambado's, or she might be his scullery-maid.
Geoffery Gambado | William Henry BunburyDoctor gambado, however, found that Fame did not desert him nor his practice.
Geoffery Gambado | William Henry BunburyDoctor gambado declared they had only just stept out of the carriage.
Geoffery Gambado | William Henry BunburyAnd Doctor gambado and his friend John returned to town satisfied.
Geoffery Gambado | William Henry Bunbury
British Dictionary definitions for gambado (1 of 2)
/ (ɡæmˈbeɪdəʊ) /
either of two leather holders for the feet attached to a horse's saddle-like stirrups
either of a pair of leggings
Origin of gambado
1British Dictionary definitions for gambado (2 of 2)
gambade (ɡæmˈbeɪd, -ˈbɑːd)
/ (ɡæmˈbeɪdəʊ) /
Origin of gambado
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