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smock — O.E. smoc woman s garment, from P.Gmc. *smukkaz (Cf. O.N. smokkr, but this is perhaps from O.E., O.H.G. smoccho smock, a rare word, N.Fris. smok, but this, too, perhaps from English), from PIE root *smeugh to press (Cf. O.C.S. smykati se to creep … Etymology dictionary
1500-1550 in fashion — Fashion in the period 1500 1550 in Western Europe is marked the age of nudity by voluminous clothing worn in an abundance of layers (one reaction to the cooling temperatures of the Little Ice Age, especially in Northern Europe and the British… … Wikipedia
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Nelson Riddle — Nelson Riddle, Jr. Born Nelson Smock Riddle, Jr. June 1, 1921(1921 06 01) Oradell, New Jersey U.S. Died October 6, 1985(1985 10 06) (aged 64) Occupation Arranger, orchestrator, band leader … Wikipedia
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