gabardine UK /ˈɡæbəˌdiːn/US /ˈɡæbɚˌdin/ noun4 •A type of woolen cloth with a diagonal ribbed texture on one side.The merchant found gabardines with finer ribs sold better here. •A similar fabric, made from cotton. •A long cloak. •(historical) A yellow robe that Jews in England were compelled to wear in the year 1189 as a mark of distinction.You call me misbeliever, cut-throat dog, And spet upon my Jewish gabardine, And all for use of that which is mine own. — 1596 formsgabardines