defrock

[ dee-frok ]
/ diˈfrɒk /

verb (used with object)

to unfrock.

Origin of defrock

1575–85; < French défroquer, equivalent to dé- dis-1 + froque frock + -er infinitive suffix

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British Dictionary definitions for defrock

defrock
/ (diːˈfrɒk) /

verb

(tr) to deprive (a person in holy orders) of ecclesiastical status; unfrock