drabbet
/ˈdræbɪt/
noun
- A coarse, dull-colored linen or cotton fabric, often used for work clothes or upholstery.
- In the 19th century, drabbet was commonly used for sailors' smocks.
- She covered the old armchair with a sturdy drabbet to protect it from dust.
- The tailor recommended drabbet for the farmer's durable work trousers.