·noun Any sort of dress or garb.
II. Gown ·noun A loose, flowing upper garment.
III. Gown ·noun The ordinary outer dress of a woman; as, a calico or silk gown.
IV. Gown ·noun A loose wrapper worn by gentlemen within doors; a dressing gown.
V. Gown ·noun 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.