Is a frock a traditional dress?

Whether a frock is a traditional dress depends on the context. When the term first emerged during the Middle Ages, frock actually described a long, coat-like garment worn by both men and women. In the present day, the word frock is usually a synonym for a traditional dress — a one-piece garment that consists of a bodice attached to a skirt. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of dresses.