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gabardine
UK /ˈɡæbəˌdiːn/ US /ˈɡæbɚˌdin/
noun 4
Collocations
2ADJ.
all, jewish
PREP.
upon
Definitions
noun
1
A type of woolen cloth with a diagonal ribbed texture on one side.
The merchant found gabardines with finer ribs sold better here.
2
A similar fabric, made from cotton.
3
A long cloak.
4
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, And all for use of that which is mine own.
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The merchant found gabardines with finer ribs sold better here.
Wiktionary02
You call me misbeliever, cut-throat dog, And spet upon my Jewish gabardine, And all for use of that which is mine own.
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