gown

UK /ɡaʊn/ US /ɡaʊn/
noun 5verb 1

Definitions

noun

1

A loose, flowing upper garment.

2

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

3

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

VVhat is he an honeſt man? the deuill he is, he is the Parſon of the Towne, You thinke ther’s no knauerie hid vnder a black gowne, […]

4

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

5

The university community, especially as contrasted with the local populace.

In the perennial town versus gown battles, townies win some violent battles, but the collegians are winning the war.

verb

1

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

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