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Meanings of stiff-bodied gown in English

Back-fastening gown worn as court dress for the most formal occasions.

straight-bodied gown
grand habit de cour
court habit

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Examples for "straight-bodied gown"

His compatriot Jimmy "Jimbo" Connors was an emotional showman, an entertainer of a kind, who developed an on- court habit of playing with his crotch. 
 The Irish Times 

Of the courting habits of fish I have scanty knowledge. 
 Here are Ladies 

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Meanings of stiff-bodied gown in English