kyack

¹

[ kahy-ak ]

noun

1. kayak.

kyack

²

[ kahy-ak ]

noun

1. a type of packsack that consists of two connected sacks and is hung on either side of a packsaddle.

Word History and Origins

Origin of kyack¹

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

The Daily Pic: At art's cattle market, Joel Kyack provides simple pleasure.

From The Daily Beast

The fire was a heap of gray ashes except for its red-hot center: the kyack was in gloom.

From Project Gutenberg

The kyack was quite in the shadow now, yet she dared not attempt its theft until the three men were asleep.

From Project Gutenberg

The contents of the kyack meant life to herself and to Ben,—deliverance and safety when all seemed lost.

From Project Gutenberg

Still trying to hold the kyack of food that meant life to Ben, she turned and darted into the shadows.

From Project Gutenberg

She intended to steal the kyack of dried meat without which Ben and herself could not live.

From Project Gutenberg