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

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

Parsons disappeared behind the partition for a moment and reappeared instantly, gripping a thin cylinder of rolled huckaback.

From The History of Mr. Polly by H. G. (Herbert George) Wells

“Say I can’t dress a window, you thundering old Humbug,” he said, and hurled the huckaback at his master.

From The History of Mr. Polly by H. G. (Herbert George) Wells

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

They are generally made of huckaback of moderate fineness; but some ladies prefer making them of a coarser kind of damask.

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

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