Frock

[Fr. froc, a monk's habit; L. Lat. frocus, froccus, the ca ock of a monk, with long sleeves, so called, quasi, vest is floccosa, from floccus, a lock of wool.] An upper coat or outer garment made of wool; as, a frock of livery, a shepherd's frock. - A loose garment or shirt worn by men over their other clothes to protect them while at labor; a blouse. - A gown worn by females and young children. - A monk's ca ock. Frock'-coat, n. A coat for men's wear cut and shaped like a surtout, but shorter and lighter. Frocked, a. Clothed in a frock. Frock'le , a. Destitute of a frock. Frod's ham, a market-town of England, on the Mersey and Weaver rivers, 12 m. from Chester. Manuf . Cotton goods, and near it are some salt works Froe, ( fro ,) n. Same as FROW, q . v. Frog, n. [A.S. frog a , frogga ; Ger. frosch .] (Zool.) See