Daily Express Crusader Tuesday February 11Th 2014

[nigel T]

I'm puzzled over 3 across in the express "Rhyming gear for farmers
",smock frock fits, I don't understand it though, "any ideas" ???

[scorpiojo]

A frock is something to wear - gear
Smock and frock rhyme

[mazie]

This link will help nigel

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smock-frock

[Psybbo]

Clothing & Fashion) Also called: smock frock a loose protective overgarment decorated with smocking, worn formerly esp by farm workers

[boxtops]

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