gaberdine
gaberdine
Definition
gab·er·dine (gab′ər dēn′, gab′ər dēn′)
noun
- a loose coat of coarse cloth, worn in the Middle Ages and later associated with Jews
- Chiefly Brit. gabardine
Etymology: earlier gawbardyne < OFr gaverdine, kind of cloak < ? MHG walvart, pilgrimage < wallen, to wander about (< IE *wē-, var. of base awē, to blow, flutter) + vart, a trip < varen, fare
gaberdine
Usage Examples
Noun used with modifier
- fashion: A variety of materials and styles for all tastes, from fashion gaberdines to superfine lightweight.
