gown

noun

A woman's ordinary outer dress, such as a calico or silk gown.

A loose, flowing upper garment.

The official robe of certain professionals, clerics, and scholars, such as university students and officers, barristers, judges, etc.

(by metonymy) The university community, especially as contrasted with the local populace.

A loose wrapper worn by gentlemen within doors; a dressing gown.

The dress of civil officers, as opposed to military officers.

Any sort of dress or garb.

The robe worn by a surgeon.

verb

To dress in a gown, to don or garb with a gown.

Roots

gunnagown- · Latin · loose robe, fur garment

Synonyms for gown

roben frockn dressn skirtn garmentn vestmentn raimentn vesturen shirtn

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