[ ˌgabə'di:n , 'gabədi:n ]
(also gabardine )
■ noun
1》 a smooth, durable twill-woven worsted or cotton cloth.
↘ Brit. a raincoat made of ~.
2》 historical a loose, long upper garment worn particularly by Jews.
Origin
C16: from OFr. gauvardine , earlier gallevardine , perh. from Mid. High Ger. wallevart 'pilgrimage' and orig. 'a garment worn by a pilgrim'.