Bluegown

English

Etymology

From blue +‎ gown.

Noun

Bluegown (plural Bluegowns)

  1. (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.
    Synonym: King's Bedesman
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