Frock
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fɹɒk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Frock is a noun meaning A dress, a piece of clothing, which consists of a skirt and a cover for the upper body.
Meaning
A dress, a piece of clothing, which consists of a skirt and a cover for the upper body.
More Meanings
- An outer garment worn by priests and other clericals; a habit.
- A sailor's jersey.
- An undress regimental coat.
- (transitive) To clothe (somebody) in a frock.
- (transitive) To make (somebody) a cleric.
- (US military, transitive) To grant to an officer the title and uniform of a rank he will soon be promoted to.
- (dialectal) A frog.
Example Sentences
[…] Mrs. Parmly-Coles, in thus frocking her daughter, was no jealous cat but a pearl among mothers.
MajGen Richard G. Schulze […] was selected for two-star rank by members of the January selection board. He was frocked on 27 Jan and assigned new duties as CG, MCRD, San Diego.
Word Forms
- frocks
- frocking
- frocked
Synonyms for frock
Depending on context, synonyms include dress.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dress, smock, gown, robe, outfit, garb.
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