crocus sack

noun

Southern U.S. (chiefly South Atlantic States).

1. a burlap bag.

Word History and Origins

Origin of crocus sack¹

First recorded in 1780–90; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

On her way out she waved her handkerchief at the nurse and turned her into a crocus sack of chicken feed.

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Sometimes, however, my grandmother would be unable to get one for me and in that case she would take a crocus sack or corn sack and put two holes in it for my arms and one for my head.

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"Quick, that crocus sack," he called.

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My teacher had a great big crocus sack, and when she got tired of whipping them, she would put them in the sack.

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