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gown
A woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
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noun
A woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
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Outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions
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Protective garment worn by surgeons during operations
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Lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
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The members of a university as distinguished from the other residents of the town in which the university is located
“The relations between town and gown are always sensitive”
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Dress in a gown
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The relations between town and gown are always sensitive
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