n. & v.
--n.
1. a woman's or girl's dress.
2 a a monk's or priest's long gown with loose sleeves. b priestly office.
3 a smock.
4 a a frock-coat. b a military coat of similar shape.
5 a sailor's woollen jersey.
--v.tr. invest with priestly office (cf. UNFROCK).
Phrases and idioms:
frock-coat a man's long-skirted coat not cut away in front.
Etymology: ME f. OF froc f. Frank.