huckaback
[ huhk-uh-bak ]
/ ˈhʌk əˌbæk /
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noun
toweling of linen or cotton, of a distinctive absorbent weave.
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Also called huck.
Origin of huckaback
First recorded in 1680–90; origin uncertain
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British Dictionary definitions for huckaback
huckaback
/ (ˈhʌkəˌbæk) /
noun
a coarse absorbent linen or cotton fabric used for towels and informal shirts, etcAlso called: huck (hʌk)
Word Origin for huckaback
C17: of unknown origin
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