haversack
Americannoun
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a single-strapped bag worn over one shoulder and used for carrying supplies.
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a soldier's bag for rations, extra clothing, etc.
noun
Etymology
Origin of haversack
1740–50; earlier havresack < French havresac < German Habersack, equivalent to Haber oats (compare dialectal English haver < Old Norse hafrar oats) + Sack sack 1
Vocabulary lists containing haversack
The American Civil War
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Example Sentences
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Haversack, with strap, for Captain of howitzer, to contain a supply of primers, spare fuzes, spare lock, vent-bit, vent-cloth, and implements for spiking; leather ammunition-pouches for each of the men of the field-gun, except Nos.
From Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy. 1866. Fourth edition. by United States. Navy Dept. Bureau of Ordnance
Haversack, cooking kit and rations for one meal would constitute the load.
From Don Strong, Patrol Leader by Heyliger, William
Haversack, hav′ėr-sak, n. a bag of strong linen for a soldier carrying his rations in.—n.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various
Where it is desired to equip the members of the troop with a standard uniform the following equipment is suggested: Hat, Shirt, Coat, Breeches or Knickerbockers, Belt, Leggings or Stockings, shoes, Haversack.
From Boy Scouts Handbook The First Edition, 1911 by Boy Scouts of America
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