English · Slang Attested

old gown

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Meaning · English

smuggled tea

Where it’s used: Used American English

[…] their horses loaded with 150 to 200 lbs. of “old gown” (smuggled tea) […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “old gown” mean?

smuggled tea

Is “old gown” formal or informal?

old gown is generally slang.

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