packsack

American  

[pak-sak] / ˈpækˌsæk /

noun

1. a leather or canvas carrying bag, usually one that can be strapped over the shoulder and used to carry food and personal items when a person is traveling.

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packsack British  

/ ˈpækˌsæk /

noun

1. Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): knapsack.  a bag carried strapped on the back or shoulder

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Etymology

Origin of packsack

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55; pack ¹ + sack ¹

Example Sentences

Our father walks into the forest, carrying his ax, a packsack, and a large wooden box with a leather shoulder strap.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

Miig put his packsack on the ground, pulled the sash off his forehead, and let his bedroll drop behind his feet.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline

Dragging the skiff well above high-water mark, I stacked my stuff in it, shouldered my packsack and climbed the levee.

From Down the Yellowstone by Freeman, Lewis R. (Lewis Ransome)

I always carry a light ax and if the weather is cold I put a blanket in my packsack.

From Woodcraft by Kreps, E. H. (Elmer Harry)

An empty packsack hung loosely over his shoulders and there was a knife at his belt.

From Swamp Cat by Kjelgaard, James Arthur