Găb'ar-dīne', n.

(găb'ar-deen'), n. [Sp. gabardina, It. gavardina, O. Fr. galleverdine, galvardine, calvardine; Sp. & O. Fr. gaban, N. Fr. caban, It. gabbáno, a great-coat with a hood and close sleeves, Sp. gabacha, a kind of loose garment, Pg. gabam, frock, gabardine.] A coarse frock or loose upper garment; a mean dress. [Written also gaberdine.] Shak.