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tea gown

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Definition of tea gown

: a semiformal gown of fine materials in graceful flowing lines worn especially for afternoon entertaining at home

First Known Use of tea gown

1878, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tea gown was in 1878

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“Tea gown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tea%20gown. Accessed 26 Jun. 2022.

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