gown

gown (go̵un)

noun

a long, loose outer garment; specif.,
1. dressing gown
2. a nightgown, nightshirt, etc.
3. a cotton smock worn by a surgeon
4. a flowing robe worn as a symbol of office or status by certain officials, members of the clergy, scholars, etc.
a woman's long dress, esp. one that is elegant or formal
the members of a college or university as distinct from the other residents of the community conflicts between town and gown

Etymology: ME goune < OFr < LL gunna, loose robe, orig., fur cloak

transitive verb

to dress in a gown, as in an academic or ecclesiastic robe

Converse of object

dress: She just sat in her dressing gown by her bedroom fire, with her head sunk in her hands.
christen: This lovely Victorian child's underskirt made from white cotton was designed to be worn under a long and ornate christening gown.
wear: The bride A pure white gown worn under a cloak of rich, red velvet to keep out the chill.
embroider: H.E. Carter would run in with a dressing gown embroidered with a running faucet.
don: The don ball gowns in muted, earth colors.

Preposition: for

shape: Wedding dresses in the latest fashions, once used and second hand Wedding gowns for all shapes, sizes, tastes and pockets.

Adjective modifier

bridal: Brides may wear anything from a full bridal gown to a simple dress or suit.
strapless: I am selling two ball gowns 1. A long purple, backless, strapless satin gown with diamante detail - has a short train.
scarlet: Scarlet Day Days on which Doctors are required to wear in public their festal or scarlet gowns.
custom-made: Both Hollywood and royalty enjoy his creations and the house is also known for designing custom-made bridal gowns for royal weddings.
festal: The days of General Admission are ' scarlet ' days, and Doctors in the different Faculties are asked to wear their festal gowns.
flowing: Slumped over it was a hunched figure, dressed in a flowing, multi-coloured gown, her arms wrapped around the cot.

Preposition: with

sleeve: It is a loose ankle length gown with large puffy sleeves, designed to be worn without a cincture.
hood: His Will stated that at his funeral 13 poor men were to carry 13 torches and wear white gowns with a hood.

Noun used with modifier

wedding: Shopping for wedding gowns online has never been easier!
christening: Designer Christening Gowns Beautiful hand made designer silk Christening gowns, by Jacqueline Taylor.
bridal: Also providing discount bridal gown, designer wedding dress links.
couture: Ms Fraser later said she felt very special in the Kosibah Creations couture gown.
satin: Full satin gown with stunning button detail entire length of back of dress.
prom: The most beautiful modest wedding, formals, bridesmaids, and prom gowns in Southern Utah.. .

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