smock frock

noun

1. a loose overgarment of linen or cotton, as that worn by European farm laborers. Compare blouse ( def 3 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of smock frock¹

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

Gabriel's hand, which had lain for some time idle in his smock-frock pocket, touched his flute which he carried there.

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I certainly thought it was a smock-frock, though, when I saw you go out in it.

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Among them was Rhys, whom Llewelyn caught by the smock-frock, as he came by him, and pulled him out of the circle.

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Gorju, in a blue smock-frock, with a neckcloth around his loins, went through the movements in an automatic fashion.

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I was a little surprised to see him having on a green singlet and smock frock.

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