Bluegown

Bluegown
Bluegown Blue"gown`, n. One of a class of paupers or pensioners, or licensed beggars, in Scotland, to whim annually on the king's birthday were distributed certain alms, including a blue gown; a beadsman. [1913 Webster]

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