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