— frockless , adj.
/frok/ , n.
1. a gown or dress worn by a girl or woman.
2. a loose outer garment worn by peasants and workers; smock.
3. a coarse outer garment with large sleeves, worn by monks.
4. See frock coat .
v.t.
5. to provide with, or clothe in, a frock.
6. to invest with priestly or clerical office.
[ 1300-50; ME froke froc hroc coat ]