haversack
haversack
Definition
hav·er·sack (hav′ər sak′)
noun
a canvas bag for carrying rations, etc., generally worn over one shoulder, as by soldiers or hikers
Etymology: Fr havresac < Ger habersack, lit., sack of oats < haber (now hafer < LowG), akin to E dial. haver, oats (? orig. “goat food” < IE base *kapro- > L caper, goat) + Ger sack, sack
haversack
Synonyms
haversack
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- small: I noticed they carried all their kit in a small haversack.
Modifies a noun
- ration: Three meals a day were prepared plus haversack rations for shift workers.
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