gabardine

  1. Noun.  (uncountable, countable) A type of woolen cloth with a diagonal ribbed texture on one side.
  2. Noun.  (uncountable, countable) A similar fabric, made from cotton.
  3. Noun.  (countable) A gaberdine (garment).
  4. Noun.  (countable) A yellow robe that Jews in England were compelled to wear in the year 1189 as a mark of distinction.

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