huckaback

[huhk-uh-bak]

noun

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

Origin of huckaback

First recorded in 1680–90; origin uncertain

Also called huck.

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Historical Examples of huckaback

“I tell you again, Huckaback; I wish to have no more of Cerise,” cried the pacha.
The Pacha of Many Tales
Frederick Marryat
We also have huckaback towels made of cotton or linen or a mixture of cotton and linen.
Clothing and Health
Helen Kinne
There was an obvious reason for this polite allusion to Huckaback.
Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1.
Samuel Warren
Huckaback produced a sheet, somewhat crumpled, from a drawer.
Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1.
Samuel Warren
Huckaback wrung his friend's hand, and was in a moment or two alone.
Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1.
Samuel Warren

British Dictionary definitions for huckaback

huckaback

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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