meaning of gown
1. A loose, flowing upper garment
2. The ordinary outer dress of a woman; as, a calico or silk gown.
3. The official robe of certain professional men and scholars, as university students and officers, barristers, judges, etc. ; hence, the dress of peace; the dress of civil officers, in distinction from military.
4. A loose wrapper worn by gentlemen within doors; a dressing gown.
5. Any sort of dress or garb.
6. long, usually formal, womans dress
Related Words
gown | gowned | gownman | gownsman |