haversack
Meaning
- A small, strong bag carried on the back or the shoulder, usually with only one strap, and originally made of canvas.
- (archaic) An oat-sack, or nosebag for a horse.
Synonyms
back pack
kit-bag
infantry pack
back pack
Translations
Etymology
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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