haversack

Senso (Inglese)

  1. A small, strong bag carried on the back or the shoulder, usually with only one strap, and originally made of canvas.
  2. (archaic) An oat-sack, or nosebag for a horse.

Etimologia (Inglese)

In summary

From French havresac, from Low German Haaversack and/or German Habersack, Hafersack (literally “oat-sack”), from Hafer + Sack. Compare also Dutch haverzak.

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