A gaberdine or gabardine is a long, loose gown or cloak with wide sleeves, worn by men in the later Middle Ages and into the 16th century. In The Merchant of Venice, William Shakespeare uses the phrase `Jewish gaberdine` to describe the garment worn by Shylock, and the term gaberdine has been subsequently used to refer to the overgown or mantle ..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaberdine
(from the article `caftan`) A caftan has long, wide sleeves and is open in the front, although frequently it is bound with a sash. The word caftan (or gaberdine) also refers to ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/g/1