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Silk gown

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the distinctive robe of a barrister who has been appointed king's or queen's counsel; hence, the counsel himself. Such a one has precedence over mere barristers, who wear stuff gowns.

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Many of them cried out, "They thought what madam's silk gown would end in;" others spoke sarcastically of her learning.
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The tears will fall on your green silk gown and spot it.
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