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

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.

The linen tablecloth was either of holland, huckaback, dowlas, osnaburg, or lockram—all heavy and comparatively coarse materials—or of fine damask, just as to-day; some of the handsome board-cloths were even trimmed with lace.

From Home Life in Colonial Days by Earle, Alice Morse

But Joyce was intently examining some homely towelling, and weighing the respective merits of bird's-eye and huckaback.

From Under the Mendips A Tale by Marshall, Emma

To these may be added a dozen or more which seem to be of doubtful formation, such as huckaback, pickapack, gimcrack, ticktack, picknick, barrack, knapsack, hollyhock, shamrock, hammock, hillock, hammock, bullock, roebuck.

From The Grammar of English Grammars by Brown, Goold

Towels.—Towels are made of a diaper or huckaback, of a quality adapted to the uses to which they are applicable.

From The Ladies' Work-Table Book Containing Clear and Practical Instructions in Plain and Fancy Needlework, Embroidery, Knitting, Netting and Crochet by Anonymous