Synonyms

gripsack

American

[grip-sak] / ˈgrɪpˌsæk /

noun

Older Use.

a traveling bag; grip.

Etymology

Origin of gripsack

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; grip + sack ¹

Vocabulary lists containing gripsack

"The Story of an Hour," Vocabulary from the short story

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Example Sentences

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"Did any one see the boy go out with his gripsack?" he asked, as he returned.

From Andy Grant's Pluck by Alger, Horatio

"Where are you going?" he asked, abruptly, with a glance at the gripsack.

From Andy Grant's Pluck by Alger, Horatio

"You've just got time to git your gripsack," Craddock said, coming forward as he spoke, but stopping a48 little to one side as if to allow Morgan passage to the door.

From Trail's End by Ogden, George W. (George Washington)

"I'll take your gripsack," said the man in shirt sleeves.

From Andy Grant's Pluck by Alger, Horatio

He had a great mind to go upstairs and get his gripsack.

From Andy Grant's Pluck by Alger, Horatio

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