NIGHTGOWN

nightgown, gown, nightie, night-robe, nightdress

(noun) lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

nightgown (plural nightgowns)

A long loose robe worn mainly by women for sleeping in.

Synonym: nightdress

A dressing gown.

Source: Wiktionary


Night"gown`, n.

Definition: A loose gown used for undress; also, a gown used for a sleeping garnment.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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