unˈgown, v.
[un-2 4.]
a. refl. To deprive (oneself) of a gown. b. trans. = unfrock v.
| 1789 Cowper Let. to Lady Hesketh 31 Jan., I had a thousand times rather be as poor as all poets are, than you should ungown youself to prevent it. 1895 Westm. Gaz. 30 Jan. 5/3 She said he had gone out cursing her and then assisted in God's house, but she had no wish to ungown him. |