Meaning of GABARDINE
| Pronunciation: | | 'gabur`deen
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- [n] a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles
- [n] (usually in the plural) trousers
- [n] a firm durable fabric with a twill weave
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| | Synonyms: | | dust coat, duster, flannel, gaberdine, smock, tweed, white |
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| | See Also: | | cloth, coverall, fabric, material, pants, textile, trousers | |
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| | Definition: | | \Gab`ar*dine"\, Gaberdine \Gab`er*dine"\, n. [Sp.
gabardina; cf. It. gavardina, OF. galvardine, calvardine,
gavardine, galeverdine; perh. akin to Sp. & OF. gaban a sort
of cloak or coat for rainy weather, F. caban great coat with
a hood and sleeves, It. gabbano and perh. to E. cabin.]
A coarse frock or loose upper garment formerly worn by Jews;
a mean dress. --Shak.
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