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gaberdine

noun gab·er·dine \ˈga-bər-ˌdēn\

Definition of GABERDINE

1
:  a long loose outer garment worn in medieval times and associated especially with Jews since the 16th century
2
:  gabardine 2
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Origin of GABERDINE

Middle French gaverdine
First Known Use: 1520

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