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Topic: CLOTHES

Date: 1500-1600
Language: Old French
Origin: gauvardine 'long coat'

gabardine

 noun
     
gab‧ar‧dine , gaberdine
1 [uncountable]DCCT a strong material which does not allow water to go through and is often used for making coats
2 [countable]DCC a coat made from gabardine
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