bluegown

Questions

What does bluegown mean?

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.

Where does bluegown come from?

From blue + gown.

How to pronounce bluegown

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