Bluegown

English

noun
Definitions
  • (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.

Etymology

Compound from English blue + English gown.

Origin

English

gown

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