gab‧ar‧dine , gaberdine /ˈɡæbədiːn, ˌɡæbəˈdiːn $ ˈɡæbərdiːn/ noun
[Date: 1500-1600; Language: Old French; Origin: gauvardine 'long coat']

1. [uncountable] a strong material which does not allow water to go through and is often used for making coats

2. [countable] a coat made from gabardine

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