frock

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noun

1
: an outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit
2
: an outer garment worn chiefly by men:
a
: a long loose mantle
b
: a workman's outer shirt
especially : smock frock
c
: a woolen jersey worn especially by sailors
3
: a woman's dress

frock

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verb

frocked; frocking; frocks

transitive verb

1
: to clothe in a frock
2
: to make a cleric of

Examples of frock in a Sentence

Noun please get into your nicest frock and join us at the party the man clutched his heavy frock as he made his way through the driving rain
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
This summer fashion staple comes in many materials and silhouettes such as oversized button-down shirts, crochet and netted frocks, and flowy caftan dresses. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024 There were breeches and bonnets, frocks and cloaks, candles and lanterns, hip kidneys (for extra support) and bum rolls (for that perfect silhouette). Scott Cacciola, New York Times, 12 May 2024 From metallic florals to skintight frocks, here are the Kardashians' Met Gala looks. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024 The hemline of the frock looked like a semblance of florals. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 7 May 2024 The earthy frock, which took inspiration from a '90s Dior dress, also featured a feathery headpiece and berry bundles pinned to the ensemble. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024 For Miller's ensemble, the 42-year-old actress opted for a '70s-era high-low lacy frock, featuring a high neckline, tiered sleeves and mini front hem. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024 The sound playing in the room in which a sonorous frock with tin flowers from Marni’s fall 2024 collection is shown, was recorded in an anechoic (echo-free) chamber at SUNY’s Binghamton University. Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 6 May 2024 The boho offerings included wedged sandals, lacy blouses, romantic chiffon frocks, and more. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 24 Apr. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English frok, from Anglo-French froc, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German hroch mantle, coat

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of frock was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Frock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frock. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

frock

noun
ˈfräk
1
: a long outer garment worn by monks and friars
2
: a woman's or girl's dress

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