Glossary of terms used on this site

Gaberdine - Gab-bar-dean - A closely woven twill fabric made from cotton or wool. The fabric is smooth on one side and has a diagonally ribbed surface on the other. Gaberdine, the breathable, weatherproof and tearproof fabric was developed by Thomas Burberry and was first introduced in 1880 and patented in 1888.

Galoshes - (from French: galoches), are a type of rubber shoe or boot that is slipped over shoes to keep them from getting muddy or wet.

Also known as a Guernsey, it is a closely hand-knitted, long in the body, short in the arms woollen knit worn by fisherman or seaman. Usually in navy.  

Gauntlet - Gaunt-lit - A long glove covering the wrist, typically worn when driving.

Ghillie (or Gillie) Collar - Gil-i - Named after a Highland Chief’s attendant. This is when a jacket can be done up at the neck, like a coat , keeping the Scottish weather out and giving the jacket its name.

Gillie Collar (or Ghillie) - Gil-i - Named after a Highland Chief’s attendant. This is when a jacket can be done up at the neck, like a coat , keeping the Scottish weather out and giving the jacket its name.

Gingham - The name originates from an adjective in the Malay language, ging-gang, meaning striped. Today it means a checkered pattern fabric usually in cotton with two colours.

Guanashina - A rare blend of Andean guanaco, pashmina and yearling cashmere, three of the finest fibres.

Guernsey - Gurn-zi - A close fitting knitted upper garment, worn by sailors or fishermen.