Frock

Frock (English ) is called the robe of the monks and nuns, especially the Benedictines. The Frock is applied through the Scapular.

Sometimes also became the penitential robe with long wide sleeves that let the feet uncovered, called Frock. For this purpose, usually a belt was worn.

The origin of this garment is in the Middle Ages:

Loke hou ȝ THIS loresmen • lordes bytrayen, Being thatthey folwen fully • Fraunceses rewle, Fold - y deed in cotynge of his cope • is more Cloth Than what in Fraunces froc • whan he hem first made ​​. - Pierce the Plough Mans crede, 290-293, ca 1394

In England in the early 18th century, referred to a long, loose cut Mr. skirt the lower social classes as well. Beginning of the 1720s took wealthier gentry to this rock to the end of the 18th century Frock for Frack was.