英语词汇“blue gown”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

blue gown

/ˈbluː ɡaʊn/

noun

1A blue gown worn as part of a person's uniform; specifically (a) one worn by a convicted prostitute in a house of correction; (b) one worn by a person who is provided for at a charitable institution, or (Scottish ) by a licensed beggar. Compare blue coat. Now chiefly historical.

2A person who wears a blue gown, especially as part of a uniform; (Scottish ) a licensed beggar (the blue gown being a symbol of his or her license to beg). Compare blue coat. Now historical.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in George Whetstone (d. 1587), writer. From blue + gown.

单词	blue gown
释义	blue gown /ˈbluː ɡaʊn/ noun 1A blue gown worn as part of a person's uniform; specifically (a) one worn by a convicted prostitute in a house of correction; (b) one worn by a person who is provided for at a charitable institution, or (Scottish ) by a licensed beggar. Compare blue coat. Now chiefly historical. 2A person who wears a blue gown, especially as part of a uniform; (Scottish ) a licensed beggar (the blue gown being a symbol of his or her license to beg). Compare blue coat. Now historical. Origin Late 16th century; earliest use found in George Whetstone (d. 1587), writer. From blue + gown.
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