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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

n.

saddlebag, knapsack, satchel; see bag.

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.

Browse dictionary entries near haversack

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  8. ‹ have something on one
  9. ‹ have on
  10. ‹ have-not
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