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10 Language-to-English DictionariesNightgown
/ˈnaɪt.ɡaʊn/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A loose-fitting garment worn by women for sleeping.
"She slipped into her soft nightgown before going to bed." - 2
A similar garment worn by children or men for sleeping.
"The little boy wore a cozy nightgown as he prepared for bedtime."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'night' (from Old English 'niht') combined with 'gown' (from Old French 'goun' or 'gouna'). Historically denoting a loose outer garment worn in the evening, its meaning shifted by the 18th century to specifically designate a loose, lightweight dress worn by women or children in bed.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Nightgown" is said worldwide
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chemise de nuit
Transliteration: ʃə.miz də nɥit
"Elle a mis sa chemise de nuit avant de se coucher."
Nachthemd
Transliteration: ˈnaχt.hɛmt
"Sie zog ihr Nachthemd an, bevor sie ins Bett ging."
camicia da notte
Transliteration: kaˈmi.tʃa da ˈnɔtte
"Indossò la camicia da notte prima di andare a dormire."
camisón
Transliteration: ka.miˈson
"Ella se puso el camisón antes de dormir."
camisola
Transliteration: ka.miˈzo.la
"Ela vestiu a camisola antes de ir para a cama."
रात की गाउन
Transliteration: raat ki gown
"उसने सोने से पहले रात की गाउन पहनी।"
睡衣
Transliteration: shuìyī
"她在睡觉前换上了睡衣。"
잠옷
Transliteration: jamot
"그녀는 잠자기 전에 잠옷으로 갈아입었다."
ナイトガウン
Transliteration: naitogau
"彼女は寝る前にナイトガウンに着替えた。"
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