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Definition of Bluegowns
1. bluegown [n] - See also: bluegown
Lexicographical Neighbors of Bluegowns
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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