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gambado
1[gam-bey-doh]
noun
plural
gambados, gambadoeseither of a pair of large protective boots or gaiters fixed to a saddle instead of stirrups.
any long gaiter or legging.
gambado
2[gam-bey-doh]
noun
plural
gambados, gambadoesa spring or leap by a horse.
a caper or antic.
gambado
1/ ɡæˈɪəʊ /
noun
either of two leather holders for the feet attached to a horse's saddle-like stirrups
either of a pair of leggings
gambado
2/ ɡæˈɪəʊ, ɡæmˈbeɪd, -ˈbɑːd /
noun
dressage another word for curvet
a leap or gambol; caper
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of gambado1
Origin of gambado2
Example Sentences
So was a horse-dealer made an angel or messenger of health to the mournful spirit or unstrung nerves of Doctor Geoffery Gambado.
He ordered his chariot, and drove to Bread-street; sent in his card, and was very soon shaking hands with his quondam friend Doctor Gambado.
Now this angel might be a daughter of Doctor Gambado's, or she might be his scullery-maid.
It was said to Gambado, in the day of his greatest reputation, "We will certainly have you in Westminster Abbey?"
"Do you mean Gambado, the horse dealer?"
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