"befrocked" meaning in English

See befrocked in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From be- + frock + -ed. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|be|frock|ed}} be- + frock + -ed Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} befrocked (not comparable)
  1. Wearing a frock. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Clothing
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