gabardine

UK /ˈɡæbəˌdiːn/ US /ˈɡæbɚˌdin/
noun 4

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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