First Known Use: circa 1656
Dictionary
1gambado
noun gam·ba·do \gam-ˈbā-(ˌ)dō\
plural gam·ba·does also gam·ba·dos
Definition of GAMBADO
: a horseman's legging
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Origin of GAMBADO
perhaps modification of Italian gambale, from gamba leg
2gambado
noun
plural gambadoes also gambados
Definition of GAMBADO
1
: a spring of a horse
Origin of GAMBADO
modification of French gambade — more at gambol
First Known Use: 1820
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