gownn.[OE. goune, prob. from W. gwn gown, loose robe, akin to Ir. gunn, Gael. gn; cf. OF. gone, prob. of the same origin.]1. A loose, flowing upper garment()He Mars deposed, and arms to gowns made yield. (Dryden.) A loose wrapper worn by gentlemen within doors; a dressing gown.()2. Any sort of dress or garb.()He comes . . . in the gown of humility. (Shak.)