English

Noun

caban ‎(plural cabans)

1. (Philippines) A grain measure equal to 3.47 cubic feet, used in the Philippine Islands.
   • 1916, Fedor Jagor; Tomas de Comyn; Chas. Wilkes; Rudolf Virchow., The Former Philippines thru Foreign Eyes:

     After a good harvest the caban fetches four reales; but just before the harvest the price rises to one dollar, and often much higher.

   • 1906, John Foreman, The Philippine Islands:

     Eusebio Mazorca further states: [105]--"The Governor receives payment of the tribute in rice-paddy, which he credits to the native at two reales in silver per caban.

References

caban in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911

French

Etymology

From Italian gabbano

Noun

caban m ‎(plural cabans)

1. reefer jacket

Scottish Gaelic

Noun

caban m pl

1. plural of cab