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John⋅ny

[jon-ee]
–noun, plural -nies for 1–3.
1. (sometimes lowercase) a familiar term of address for a man or boy.
2. (sometimes lowercase) Slang. a short, collarless gown that is fastened in back and is worn by hospital patients, persons being examined in a doctor's office, etc.
3. (lowercase) Slang. toilet; bathroom.
4. a male given name, form of John.
Also, Johnnie.


Origin:
1665–75; John + -y 2
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john·ny   (jŏn'ē)   
n.   pl. john·nies
A loose short-sleeved gown opening in the back, worn by patients undergoing medical treatment or examination.

[From the name Johnny, nickname for John.]
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Main Entry: john·ny
Variant: also john·nie /'jän-E/
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural johnnies
: a short-sleeved collarless gown with an opening in the back for wear by persons (as hospital patients) undergoing medical examination or treatment
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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johnny john·ny (jŏn'ē)
n.
A loose short-sleeved gown opening in the back, worn by patients undergoing medical treatment or examination.

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