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

Example Sentences

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huckaback

I'll send yer wife a piece o' dornock for that, as weel as a screed o' huckaback and harn, to keep up a gratefu' recollection o' me after I'm awa.

From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 5 by Various

There were three huckaback cushions standing stiff and grand on the high back of the lounge, and another one made of little buns of silk beside them, all far beyond the reach of mortal head.

From The Second Chance by McClung, Nellie L.

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

From Captivity by Eyles, M. Leonora

It is done most easily on huckaback towelling of rather loose weave, running the needle under the raised threads for the ground.

From Quilts Their Story and How to Make Them by Webster, Marie D. (Marie Daugherty)

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 Walpole, Horace