A kind of gown worn by women in the 18th cent., originally as an evening dress. Obsolete.
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| 释义 | the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > clothing for body or trunk (and limbs) > [noun] > dress, robe, or gown > types of > for specific purpose > for evening wear (4) nightgown1700 A kind of gown worn by women in the 18th cent., originally as an evening dress. Obsolete. evening gown1814 a long, elegant dress suitable for wearing on formal occasions. robe de style1909 A type of evening gown with a tight bodice and a long bouffant skirt, fashionable esp. in the 1920s and 1930s. Also figurative. formal1941 A thing that is formal; esp. (originally and chiefly U.S.) (an) evening dress; an engagement at which such dress is worn. |
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