hopsacking
American
[hop-sak-ing]
/ ˈhɒpˌsæk ɪŋ /
noun
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bagging made chiefly of hemp and jute.
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Also hopsack a coarse fabric made of cotton, wool, or other fibers and similar to burlap, used in the manufacture of wearing apparel.
Etymology
Origin of hopsacking
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