n.
Pronunciation: ' fräk
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English frok, from Anglo-French froc, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German hroch mantle, coat
Date: 14th century
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