Where does “gaberdine” come from?
gaberdine (English) comes from Spanish gabardina, from Middle French galverdine.
gaberdine (English): A long cloak; A textile: gabardine
Definitions
- A long cloak; A textile: gabardine
Ancestry of “gaberdine”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish | gabardina | gabardine; raincoat |
| 2 | Middle French | galverdine | — |