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wrapper (n.)

late 15c., "piece of fine cloth used for wrapping bread," agent noun from wrap (v.). Meaning "disposable protective covering" is from 1808.

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Definitions of wrapper from WordNet

wrapper (n.)
a loose dressing gown for women;
Synonyms: negligee / neglige / peignoir / housecoat
wrapper (n.)
cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person;
Synonyms: wrap
wrapper (n.)
the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped;
Synonyms: wrapping / wrap
From wordnet.princeton.edu