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Definition of gabardine : Alt. of Gaberdine

Synonyms:

face cloth, dustcloth, washrag, washcloth, dustrag, dust storm, dust coat, sirocco, duster, gaberdine, smock, white, egg white, sandstorm, ovalbumin, albumen, whiteness

damask, serge, silk, Acrilan, flannel, chiffon, sateen, cheesecloth, crepe, challis, Dacron, Celanese, herringbone, lame, batik, net, worsted, percale, baize, rayon, tricot, grenadine, cambric, tweed, seersucker, horsehair, burlap, foulard, suede, fabric, Orlon, bunting, broadcloth, crinoline, cotton, gossamer, sacking sailcloth, plaid, Jersey, muslin, tulle, longcloth, sharkskin, fleece, nylon, astrakhan, chintz, corduroy, felt, velvet, duffel, tarpaulin, madras, satin, wool, linen, oilcloth, moleskin, denim, canvas, paisley, taffeta, alpaca, chenille, calico, quilting, gingham, twill, matting, velour, mohair, brocade, cashmere

Usage examples:

• Two heavy gabardine shooting suits. - "The Blind Lion of the Congo", Elliott Whitney.
• At the helm stood the Jew; his whole figure enveloped in a gabardine, the cowl of which, raised above his head, gave him almost the appearance of a spectre in its shroud; whilst upon the deck, mixed with Europeans in various kinds of dresses, all of them picturesque with the exception of my own, trod the turbaned Moors, the haik of the hadji flapping loosely in the wind. - "The Bible in Spain", George Borrow.