A Gown

1. A loose, flowing upper garment.
2. A woman's ordinary outer dress, such as a calico or silk gown.
3. The official robe of certain professional men and scholars, such as university students and officers, barristers, judges, etc.

• The dress of civil officers, as opposed to military officers.

4. (by metonymy) The university community.
5. A loose wrapper worn by gentlemen within doors; a dressing gown.
6. Any sort of dress or garb.
7. The robe worn by a surgeon.