/gown/ , n.
1. a woman's dress or robe, esp. one that is full-length.
2. nightgown.
3. dressing gown.
4. See evening gown .
5. a loose, flowing outer garment in any of various forms, worn by a man or woman as distinctive of office, profession, or status: an academic gown.
6. the student and teaching body in a university or college town.
v.t.
7. to dress in a gown.
[ 1300-50; ME goune gunna fur or leather garment ]
Syn. 1. frock. See dress .