English Dictionary

gabardine

/ˈɡæbəˌdiːn/

noun

(uncountable, countable) A type of woolen cloth with a diagonal ribbed texture on one side. / (uncountable, countable) A similar fabric, made from cotton. / (countable) A long cloak.

She wore a gabardine coat to stay warm in the cold weather.

意味（1）

(uncountable, countable) A type of woolen cloth with a diagonal ribbed texture on one side.

The merchant found gabardines with finer ribs sold better here.

意味（2）

(uncountable, countable) A similar fabric, made from cotton.

意味（3）

(countable) A long cloak.

意味（4）

(countable, historical) A yellow robe that Jews in England were compelled to wear in the year 1189 as a mark of distinction.

You call me misbeliever, cut-throat dog,

And spet upon my Jewish gabardine,

You call me misbeliever, cut-throat dog, And spet upon my Jewish gabardine, And all for use of that which is mine own.