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August 4, 2010 6:42 am
I work as a RN and the term across the county that is used for a pt gown in johnny or johnny coat. Does anyone know the origin
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August 5, 2010 4:24 am
It seems that this torture device is variously called johnny coat, johnny shirt, or simply johnny. While I have been unable to track down why it is called johnny, it appears the term was born in Boston. According to the Historical Dictionary of American Slang: Johnny is "Common in Boston area hospitals from ca1900, but apparently unknown elsewhere."
August 5, 2010 4:48 am
johnny coat: One size, fits none.