gab ‧ ar ‧ dine BrE AmE , gaberdine /ˈɡæbədiːn, ˌɡæbəˈdiːn $ ˈɡæbərdiːn/ noun
[ Date: 1500-1600 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: gauvardine 'long coat' ]
1 . [uncountable] a strong material which does not allow water to go through and is often used for making coats
2 . [countable] a coat made from gabardine