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gam·ba·do
I. \gamˈbā(ˌ)dō, -bä(-\ noun
(plural gambadoes also gambados)
Etymology: perhaps modification (influenced by English -ado in such words as bastinado, palisado) of Italian gambale boot top, legging, greave, from gamba leg
1. : a long boot or legging attached to each side of a saddle to protect the rider's feet and legs from the wet or cold
2. : a long gaiter or legging
II. noun
(plural gambadoes also gambados)
Etymology: modification (influenced by English gambado) (I) of French gambade
1. : a spring of a horse
2.
a. : a droll or fantastic movement : caper, gambol
< pirouetted into a reckless gambado — L.C.Douglas >
b. : a sudden, unexpected, or fantastic move, sally, or flourish : antic |