huckaback

American  

[huhk-uh-bak] / ˈhʌk əˌbæk /

noun

1. toweling of linen or cotton, of a distinctive absorbent weave.

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huckaback British  

/ ˈhʌkəˌbæk /

noun

1. Also called: huck. a coarse absorbent linen or cotton fabric used for towels and informal shirts, etc

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Etymology

Origin of huckaback

First recorded in 1680–90; origin uncertain

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Example Sentences

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huckaback

Madame Danois, in the Fairy Tales, used to tapestry them with jonquils; but as that furniture will not last above a fortnight in the year, I shall prefer something more huckaback.

From Letters of Horace Walpole — Volume II by Horace Walpole

When he asked to wash his hands, a fine huckaback towel, neatly marked with initial letters, was handed him.

From Georgie's Present Tales of Newfoundland by Miss Brightwell

Maudie here is doin' an ocean-wave huckaback cushion now, I see.

From The Second Chance by Nellie L. McClung

And when they pressed for still further details he said there were things little boys ought not to know and laughed darkly and found them some huckaback to roll.

From Kipps The Story of a Simple Soul by H. G. (Herbert George) Wells

Under one of the windows was a small table covered with a threadbare huckaback towel.

From Captivity by M. Leonora Eyles

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