huckaback

[ huhk-uh-bak ]

noun
  1. toweling of linen or cotton, of a distinctive absorbent weave.

Origin of huckaback

1
First recorded in 1680–90; origin uncertain
  • Also called huck.

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British Dictionary definitions for huckaback

huckaback

/ (ˈhʌkəˌbæk) /


noun
  1. a coarse absorbent linen or cotton fabric used for towels and informal shirts, etc: Also called: huck (hʌk)

Origin of huckaback

1
C17: of unknown origin

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