Gowl (?), v. i. [OE. gaulen, goulen. Cf. Yawl, v. i.] To howl. [Obs.]
Wyclif.
Gown (?), n. [OE. goune, prob. from W. gwn gown, loose robe, akin to
Ir. gunn, Gael. g˘n; cf. OF. gone, prob. of the same origin.] 1. A
loose, flowing upper garment; especially: (a) The ordinary outer dress
of a woman; as, a calico or silk gown. (b) The official robe of certain
professional men and scholars, as university students and officers,
barristers, judges, etc.; hence, the dress of peace; the dress of civil
officers, in distinction from military.
He Mars deposed, and arms to gowns made yield.
Dryden.
(c) A loose wrapper worn by gentlemen within doors; a dressing gown.