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gaberdine

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gab·er·dine  (gbr-dn, gbr-dn)
n.
1. A long, coarse cloak or frock worn especially by Jews during the Middle Ages. Also called gabardine.
2. Chiefly British A loose smock worn by laborers.
3. See gabardine.
[Obsolete French gauvardine, from Old French galvardine, perhaps from Middle High German wallevart, pilgrimage : wallen, to roam (from Old High German walln; see wel-2 in Indo-European roots) + vart, journey (from Old High German, from faran, to go; see per-2 in Indo-European roots).]
gaberdine [ˈgæbəˌdiːn ˌgæbəˈdiːn]
n
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) a variant spelling of gabardine
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.gaberdinegaberdine - a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles
dust coat, smock, duster, gabardine
coverall - a loose-fitting protective garment that is worn over other clothing
Translations
gaberdine [ˌgæbəˈdiːn] N (= cloth, raincoat) → gabardina f
gaberdine [ˌgæbəˈdiːn] n (material) → gabardine m; (coat) → (soprabito di) gabardine
gaberdine [ˌgæbəˈdiːn] n (material) → gabardine m; (coat) → (soprabito di) gabardine


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I am an impoverished wretch---the very gaberdine I wear is borrowed from Reuben of Tadcaster.
Ivanhoe by Scott, Walter View in context
It is easy, then, in fancy, to people these silent canals with plumed gallants and fair ladies--with Shylocks in gaberdine and sandals, venturing loans upon the rich argosies of Venetian commerce--with Othellos and Desdemonas, with Iagos and Roderigos--with noble fleets and victorious legions returning from the wars.
The Innocents Abroad by Twain, Mark View in context
He was an unshaven little man in a threadbare coat like a gaberdine, with his feet in slippers, and I thought him a harmless fool.
Heart of Darkness by Conrad, Joseph View in context
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