Definitions for: Gabardine


[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



Webster (1913) 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.

Synonyms: dust coat, duster, flannel, gaberdine, smock, tweed, white

See Also: cloth, coverall, fabric, material, pants, textile, trousers

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