noun

1. 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.
2. a woman's long dress, esp. one that is elegant or formal
3. 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