disgownv.
/dɪsˈɡaʊn/ a. transitive. 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.
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society > faith > worship > sacrament > order > ordination > unfrocking > unfrock [verb (transitive)]
unhodeOE
disordain1297
disgradec1380
degrade1395
deprivec1400
inhibit1531
disorder1570
disbishop1585
defrock1600
uncassock1645
desecrate1674
unfrockify1694
unclergy1695
undignify1702
unordain1709
unfrock?a1750
disfrock1877
disgown1887
ungown1895
1887 Globe 1 Oct. 2/4 [He] had been a clergyman, but had been disgowned for malpractices.
b. intransitive (for reflexive). To throw off or relinquish one's gown.
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the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > providing with clothing > undressing or removing clothing > undress or remove clothing [verb (intransitive)] > remove specific garments > robe or gown
disgowna1734
unrobe1741
a1734 R. North Examen (1740) 222 He disgowned and put on a sword.
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