A coarse fabric, usually of goat hair or wool, used historically for making durable cloaks and other garments.
From Spanish and Portuguese barragán, possibly from Turkish or Persian origins referring to a type of fabric or garment. The word traveled through Mediterranean trade routes into European languages.
Barragan was the working person's fabric—it was rough, waterproof, and incredibly durable, making it perfect for sailors, soldiers, and laborers who couldn't afford fine wool or silk.
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