gown

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Noun

1. A loose, flowing upper [[garment]].
2. {{senseid|en|woman's dress}} A woman's ordinary outer dress, such as a [[calico]] or silk gown.
3. The official [[robe]] of certain professionals, [[cleric]]s, and [[scholar]]s, such as university students and officers, [[barrister]]s, [[judge]]s, etc.
4. {{lb|en|by metonymy}} The university community, especially as contrasted with the local populace.
5. A loose [[wrapper]] worn by gentlemen within doors; a [[dressing gown]].
6. Any sort of dress or [[garb]].
7. The robe worn by a [[surgeon]].

Verb

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

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