noun

gabardine

Gabardine (noun) means a type of woolen cloth with a diagonal ribbed texture on one side.

noun

A type of woolen cloth with a diagonal ribbed texture on one side.

A similar fabric, made from cotton.

A long cloak.

A yellow robe that Jews in England were compelled to wear in the year 1189 as a mark of distinction.

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Etymology

Recorded since 1904, altering the earlier gaberdine (“long, coarse outer garment”) (since 1520), from Spanish gabardina (perhaps influenced by gabán (“overcoat”) and tabardina (“coarse coat”)), from Middle French galverdine, itself probably from (Old or Middle) High German wallevart (“pilgrimage”), in the sense of “pilgrim's cloak” (from wallen (“to ambulate”) + vart (“journey”)).

Rhymes for gabardine

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of gabardine?

"gabardine" (noun) means a type of woolen cloth with a diagonal ribbed texture on one side.

What are the different meanings of gabardine?

"gabardine" has 3 main meanings: 1. A type of woolen cloth with a diagonal ribbed texture on one side; 2. A similar fabric, made from cotton; 3. A long cloak.