dressing sack

American  

noun

1. a woman's dressing gown.

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Etymology

Origin of dressing sack

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

Example Sentences

He carried a spear and a shield, and over his shoulders he wore a loose dressing sack that hung down nearly to his armpits.

From In Africa Hunting Adventures in the Big Game Country by McCutcheon, John T.

It seemed to Caroline that she had never appeared so beautiful as she did against the lace pillows, in her little cap and dressing sack of sky-blue silk.

From The Builders by Glasgow, Ellen Anderson Gholson

The school-teachers were in the aisle of the car, in night gown, wrapper, and dressing sack, huddled together like sheep, holding on to each other, looking to the men, silently appealing for protection.

From The Octopus : A story of California by Norris, Frank

"But what does it all mean?" asked Mrs. Nelson, who had waited to put on something smarter than a dressing sack before venturing out into the hall.

From The Outdoor Girls at Ocean View Or, The Box That Was Found in the Sand by Hope, Laura Lee

Her fingers kept picking at the edge of the loose dressing sack she had put on, and now and then her thin lips trembled; but that was all.

From Where the Trail Divides by Lillibridge, Will