Wordle Answer for July 28, 2024

What smock means

A loose, lightweight garment worn over clothes to protect them from dirt or damage, typically by artists, craftspeople, or children.

Where the word comes from

A smock was originally a loose, shirtlike garment worn by peasants and workers. The word comes from Old English *smoc*, of uncertain ultimate origin, though it may relate to Old Norse *smökkr*. By the 16th century, smock also referred to a woman's undergarment or shift. The verb "to smock," meaning to gather fabric with decorative stitching, developed later from the noun, as smocking became a popular ornamental technique on such garments.

Hints for July 28, 2024

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Synonyms of smock

• duster
• gaberdine
• dust coat

Used in a sentence

She put on her paint-stained _____ before starting the mural in the studio.