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disgown, v.|dɪsˈgaʊn|
[f. dis- 7 a + gown n.: cf. disrobe.]
a. trans. To strip or deprive (any one) of his gown, spec. of a university or clerical gown, and thus of the degree or office which it symbolizes.
b. intr. (for refl.) To throw off or relinquish one's gown.
a1734North Exam. (1740) 222 (D.) He disgowned and put on a sword. 1887Globe 1 Oct. 2/4 [He] had been a clergyman, but had been disgowned for malpractices. |