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
Example Sentences
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Warbeak pecked and scratched frantically, her target obscured by the bulky haversack.
From Literature
Nettle slid the bottle back into his haversack.
From Literature
Accoutrements included blankets, canteens, haversacks and “possibles” bags.
From Washington Times
“I thought we’d use the microscope today,” he said, securing it in its case and nestling it in his haversack.
From Literature
All it ever did was take up space, dangling uselessly over my shoulder in its haversack like a wingless khaki albatross for the past four years.
From Literature
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