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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gabart, Gabert, n. [Var. of e.m.E. gawbardyne (1520), gaberdine, OF. gauvardine. Cf. Galbart.] A loose upper garment; a cloak. — c1500 Rowll Cursing 217 (B).
Na tailȝour … Can conterfit nor mak it meit Ane gabart [M. gabert] for a deill compleit 1562 Inverness B. Rec. I. 95.
Thair was in the chalmer … ane drinking horne, tuay gray gabartis [etc.]fig. 1581 Fowler Wks. II. 26/26.
To couer sic cruel dealing with the gabart of the rectoris command