[L., neut. of subarmālis, f. sub- SUB- 1 a + arma ARMS: see -AL. Cf. F. subarmale.] A coarse coat worn to protect the body from the pressure of the cuirass.
1825. Fosbroke, Encycl. Antiq., I. 784. The gambeson or wambais, or subarmale.
1849. [Jas. Grant], Mem. Kirkaldy, x. 97. The constable received a bullet through his steel cuisses and subarmale.
