Definition of Bluegowns

1. Noun. (plural of Bluegown) ¹

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Definition of Bluegowns

1. bluegown [n] - See also: bluegown

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bluegowns

bluecoat
bluecoats
bluecomb disease of chickens
bluecomb disease of turkeys
bluecomb virus
bluecurls
blued
bluefin
bluefin tuna
bluefins
bluefishes
bluegill
bluegills
bluegown
bluegowns
bluegum
bluegums
bluehair
bluehairs
bluehead
blueheads
blueing
blueings
blueish
blueism
bluejack

Literary usage of Bluegowns

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Jane Seton; or, The king's advocate: A Scottish Historical Romance by James Grant (1857)
"The Bluegowns of the Stuart times seldom received much, as the monarchs of that gallant race were generally cut off in early life by war or misfortune; ..."

2. The Gentleman's Magazine (1829)
"... on Bluegowns, some very curious particulars are gven, accompanied by extracts from the Treasurer's accounts, ..."

3. The Antiquary by Walter Scott (1816)
"... and one of that privileged class which are called in Scotland the King's Bedes-men, or, vulgarly, Bluegowns. " What is that you say, Edie ? ..."

4. Auld Lang Syne by Friedrich Max Müller (1898)
"... Bluegowns, etc., all forming a kind of begging fraternity, and having a recognised position in society. Free above Soot-free, that observe no laws, ..."

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