Disgown

/dɪsˈɡaʊn/ verb

Definition

To remove a gown from someone; to undress or divest of formal or ceremonial garments.

Etymology

From dis- (to remove) + gown (a long dress, from Old Norse/Old English). The formation is straightforward: removing gowns like 'disrobing.'

Kelly Says

Medieval and ceremonial contexts used 'disgown' to describe removing official robes—imagine a disgraced knight having his armor or formal dress stripped away as punishment, which is exactly the kind of powerful removal this word conveys.

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