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smock

6 ENTRIES FOUND:

1smock

noun \ˈsmäk\

Definition of SMOCK

1
archaic : a woman's undergarment; especially : chemise
2
: a light loose garment worn especially for protection of clothing while working

Examples of SMOCK

  1. The children's smocks were covered with paint.

Origin of SMOCK

Middle English smok, from Old English smoc; akin to Old High German smocco adornment
First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Clothing Terms

babushka, brogue, bumbershoot, cravat, dishabille, furbelow, layette, raiment, spectator

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