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1. [Brit] Contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
   - condom, rubber [N. Amer], safety, safe, prophylactic, French letter [Brit], protective
    
2. [N. Amer] A gown with a back opening closed with snaps or ties, worn by hospital patients

1. 'Johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; 'greyback' derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
   - Rebel, Reb, Johnny Reb, greyback [Brit, Cdn], grayback [US]

Derived forms: Johnnies, johnnies

Type of: birth control device, Confederate soldier, contraceptive, contraceptive device, preventative, preventive, prophylactic device

Encyclopedia: Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ye Johnny, Johnny Johnny Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya Johnny, Johnny Come Home Johnny, You're Wanted Johnny, my friend Johnny, Kick a Hole in the Sky Johnny, My Friend