haversack

[ hav-er-sak ]
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noun
  1. a single-strapped bag worn over one shoulder and used for carrying supplies.

  2. a soldier's bag for rations, extra clothing, etc.

Origin of haversack

1
1740–50; earlier havresack<French havresac<German Habersack, equivalent to Haber oats (compare dialectal English haver<Old Norse hafrar oats) + Sacksack1

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haversack

/ (ˈhævəˌsæk) /


noun
  1. a canvas bag for provisions or equipment, carried on the back or shoulder

Origin of haversack

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C18: from French havresac, from German Habersack oat bag, from Old High German habaro oats + Sack sack 1

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