Pronunciation: [ɡˈa͡ʊnd] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "gowned" is a bit tricky because of the silent "e" at the end. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ɡaʊnd/ which represents the sounds "g" for the voiced velar stop, "aʊ" for the diphthong /aʊ/, and "nd" for the voiced alveolar nasal sound. The additional "e" in the spelling does not change the pronunciation but indicates that the word is in the past tense and that the subject was wearing a gown.
Gowned is an adjective that refers to someone who is wearing a gown. A gown is a loose-fitting, usually one-piece garment that covers the whole body and is often worn as a sign of profession, status, or for specific ceremonial purposes. However, the term "gowned" is often used to specifically describe someone who is donning a gown that suggests they are a member of a learned profession, such as a lawyer, judge, or clergy member.
In the context of legal or academic settings, "gowned" is commonly associated with individuals who dress in traditional robes or long, formal attire, which has become symbolic of the specific role or position they hold within their respective fields. For instance, a judge is frequently depicted as being gowned when presiding over court proceedings. Similarly, university professors or scholars often wear gowns during academic ceremonies, such as graduation.
The term "gowned" can also be used more broadly to describe someone wearing any type of gown, such as an evening gown or a medical gown worn by healthcare professionals. Therefore, the specific meaning of "gowned" heavily depends on the context in which it is used, but overall it denotes an individual who is attired in a gown, typically to convey their professional or ceremonial status.
Dressed in a gown.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "gowned" is derived from the noun "gown", which traces its origins back to Middle English. The Middle English term "gowne" was borrowed from Old French "gone" or "gune", which ultimately came from a Germanic source. The Germanic root "gagno" referred to a garment or a covering, which evolved into the Old English word "gān". Over time, "gown" came to specifically describe a loose outer garment worn by both men and women. The adjective form "gowned" emerged from this noun, signifying someone who is wearing a gown.
