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Webster 1913 Edition
Gaberdine
Gabˊar-dine′
,Gabˊer-dine′
Noun.
[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.