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smock - What does it mean?

Definition of 'smock'

English

(wikipedia)

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A woman's undergarment; a shift; a chemise.
  • *14th century ,
  • *:Before the folk herselfe stripped she,
  • *:And in her smock , with foot and head all bare,
  • *:Toward her father's house forth is she fare.
  • A blouse; a smock frock.
  • (Carlyle)
  • A loose garment worn as protection by a painter, etc.
  • Adjective

    (-)
  • Of or pertaining to a smock; resembling a smock
  • Hence, of or pertaining to a woman.
  • Derived terms

    * smock mill * smock race

    Verb

  • To provide with, or clothe in, a smock or a smock frock. .
  • To apply smocking.
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