Frockmaker

/ˈfrɒkmeɪkər/ noun

Definition

A person who makes frocks; a dressmaker or tailor who specializes in creating dresses or robes.

Etymology

From 'frock' plus 'maker' (from Old English 'macian,' to make), a compound word following English patterns of naming craftspeople.

Kelly Says

Before mass production, a skilled frockmaker was an essential craftsperson—their work combined artistry, pattern knowledge, and sewing mastery to create garments that defined a person's social status!

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