How Do You Spell UNFROCK?

Pronunciation: [ʌnfɹˈɒk] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "unfrock" might appear unusual to some, but it is a legitimate term with roots in religious language. Pronounced /ʌnˈfrɒk/, the word is composed of two parts: "un-" and "frock." The prefix "un-" means "not," while "frock" refers to a priest's outer garment. Thus, "unfrock" means to remove or strip a priest of his clerical status. The word is commonly used in legal and religious contexts but is not often heard in everyday conversation.

UNFROCK Meaning and Definition

1. Unfrock is a transitive verb that originates from the Old English term "unfrēocian" which means "to deprive of ecclesiastical rank or office." It refers to the act of removing or stripping someone of their clerical or priestly status within a religious institution, particularly in the context of Christianity. This action is typically carried out by ecclesiastical authorities due to various reasons, including serious breach of religious code or conduct, moral transgressions, heresy, or disciplinary issues.

   Unfrocking involves a formal process that entails the revocation of the individual's clerical privileges, such as their right to perform religious rites, sacraments, or preach. Consequently, the person is generally forbidden from exercising the duties, responsibilities, or authority associated with their previous religious position. Typically, the process includes an investigation, a trial, and a decision rendered by a religious tribunal or governing body.

   The term "unfrock" can also be used metaphorically outside of religious contexts to mean the removal or deprivation of someone's professional or social position. It conveys the notion of being stripped of authority, status, or privileges associated with a particular role or identity. In this sense, the term is employed figuratively to describe a person losing their position or being discredited due to misconduct, incompetence, or disreputable behavior.

   In summary, "unfrock" is a verb used primarily in religious contexts to describe the action of removing someone from their clerical or priestly status, often due to serious transgressions or breaches of religious laws.

2. To disrobe; to uncover.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for UNFROCK

• enfroce
• uncrock
• unfrok
• unfroc
• unerlock
• unfrnak
• Unelrock
• unbroch
• Unfrout
• Unproph
• Unfroq
• unfranck
• unfraik

Etymology of UNFROCK

The word "unfrock" is derived from two linguistic elements: "un-" and "frock".

The prefix "un-" is a common English prefix meaning "not" or "reverse the action of". It is used to negate the following word or reverse its meaning. Examples of other words with the "un-" prefix include uncertain, unclear, and undo.

The word "frock" has a more complex etymology. Originally, it was borrowed from Old French as "froc" around the 14th century. In Old French, it referred to a long robe, especially one worn by monks or members of the clergy. The term was then adopted into Middle English as "frok" or "frock" with the same meaning.

From there, the term "frock" evolved to have broader meanings, referring to any type of loose-fitting outer garment worn by both men and women.

Similar spelling words for UNFROCK

• unbroken,
• unbar,
• unpriced,
• unbrace,
• uniform,
• uniformly,
• unbraced,
• unfrozen,
• unfrosted,
• uniformed.

Conjugate verb Unfrock

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have unfrocked

you would have unfrocked

he/she/it would have unfrocked

we would have unfrocked

they would have unfrocked

I would have unfrock

you would have unfrock

he/she/it would have unfrock

we would have unfrock

they would have unfrock

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been unfrocking

you would have been unfrocking

he/she/it would have been unfrocking

we would have been unfrocking

they would have been unfrocking

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would unfrock

you would unfrock

he/she/it would unfrock

we would unfrock

they would unfrock

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be unfrocking

you would be unfrocking

he/she/it would be unfrocking

we would be unfrocking

they would be unfrocking

FUTURE

I will unfrock

you will unfrock

he/she/it will unfrock

we will unfrock

they will unfrock

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be unfrocking

you will be unfrocking

he/she/it will be unfrocking

we will be unfrocking

they will be unfrocking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have unfrocked

you will have unfrocked

he/she/it will have unfrocked

we will have unfrocked

they will have unfrocked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been unfrocking

you will have been unfrocking

he/she/it will have been unfrocking

we will have been unfrocking

they will have been unfrocking

IMPERATIVE

you unfrock

we let´s unfrock

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to unfrock

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was unfrocking

you were unfrocking

he/she/it was unfrocking

we were unfrocking

they were unfrocking

PAST PARTICIPLE

unfrocked

PAST PERFECT

I had unfrocked

you had unfrocked

he/she/it had unfrocked

we had unfrocked

they had unfrocked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been unfrocking

you had been unfrocking

he/she/it had been unfrocking

we had been unfrocking

they had been unfrocking

PRESENT

I unfrock

you unfrock

he/she/it unfrocks

we unfrock

they unfrock

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am unfrocking

you are unfrocking

he/she/it is unfrocking

we are unfrocking

they are unfrocking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

unfrocking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have unfrocked

you have unfrocked

he/she/it has unfrocked

we have unfrocked

they have unfrocked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been unfrocking

you have been unfrocking

he/she/it has been unfrocking

we have been unfrocking

they have been unfrocking

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it unfrock

SIMPLE PAST

I unfrocked

you unfrocked

he/she/it unfrocked

we unfrocked

they unfrocked