Frock
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This section is from the "A Complete Dictionary of Dry Goods" book, by George S. Cole. Also available from Amazon: A complete dictionary of dry goods and history of silk, cotton, linen, wool and other fibrous substances,: Including a full explanation of the modern processes ... together with various useful tables.
Frock
Frock. [From Fr.froc, a monk's cowl or habit] Originally a long coat with large sleeves, worn by monks. At present a garment covering the body and worn by either sex; also a loose outer garment worn by workmen, as agricultural laborers, etc., over their other clothes. [See Smock-Frock]
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