Bluegown en · NOUN
Etymology
From blue + gown.
Meanings
- (historical) One of a class of paupers or pensioners, or licensed beggars, in Scotland, who received certain alms every year on the king's birthday, including a blue gown.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegowns | Number=Plur | lexicographic |