[AT] Denim Barn Frocks

[Mike Sloane]

I have to disagree with Steve. See: 
<http://www.answers.com/topic/frock-coat> and you will see that the 
frock coat, a mid-length man's attire came before the woman's attire of 
the same name.

Mike

Steve W. wrote:
> Semantics...
> 
> A duster as it used to be was a long coat split in the rear so it would 
> drape over the horse. A Frock was mainly womans clothes like what is now 
> considered a sun dress which buttoned up the front. Not to be confused 
> with a "house coat" which was a covering item to keep you warm during 
> daily activities.

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