bedgown

Example Sentences

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He was still in his bedgown and slippers, with paper, inkhorn, and pens about him, writing poetry.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes

After these words the bridal bonnet disappeared; with as much state as the dimity bedgown left in it.

From Martin Chuzzlewit by Dickens, Charles

Hannah wore her bedgown and her short blue serge petticoat; her legs and feet were bare; the breezes had caught up her short gray locks, and were tossing them wildly about.

From Light O' the Morning by Meade, L. T.

Then she added "I don't like the pattern of that bedgown, do you?"

From Sowing and Sewing A Sexagesima Story by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

On the threshold stood Mrs. Mason in a cotton bedgown and petticoat, her grey locks in confusion about her massive face and piercing eyes.

From Helbeck of Bannisdale — Volume II by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.