gabardine

Noun
Synonyms: flanneltweedwhitedustergaberdinesmockdust coat

WordNet 3.0

Noun (3)

  1. a firm durable fabric with a twill weave
  2. (usually in the plural) trousers made of flannel or gabardine or tweed or white clothSynonyms: flanneltweedwhite
  3. a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the anklesSynonyms: dustergaberdinesmockdust coat
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Gabardine \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. [1913 Webster]
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