Geneva gown

noun

1. a loose, large-sleeved, black preaching gown worn by members of the Protestant clergy: so named from its use by the Calvinist clergy of Geneva, Switzerland.

Geneva gown

noun

1. a long loose black gown with very wide sleeves worn by academics or Protestant clerics

Word History and Origins

Origin of Geneva gown¹

First recorded in 1810–20

Word History and Origins

Origin of Geneva gown¹

C19: named after Geneva ; see Geneva bands