johnny

(jänē)

noun pl. johnnies

☆ a short muslin gown with short sleeves and a back opening that is closed with ties, worn as by hospital patients

Origin: < ? Johnny: see jacket

or Johnnie

noun

  1. John
  2. pl. JohnniesChiefly Brit., Informal any man or boy

Origin: cf. jack

See johnny in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. john·nies
A loose short-sleeved gown opening in the back, worn by patients undergoing medical treatment or examination.

Origin:

Origin: From the name Johnny

Origin: , nickname for John

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