smell-smock

English

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) A promiscuous man.
  • (Britain) A plant, the cuckooflower or lady's smock (Cardamine pratensis).
  • (Britain) A plant, the wood sorrel (Oxalis acetosella).

Etymology

Compound from English smell + English smock (woman's undergarment).

Origin

English

smock

Gloss

woman's undergarment

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