haversack

[ hav-er-sak ]

/ ˈhæv ərˌsæk /

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noun

a single-strapped bag worn over one shoulder and used for carrying supplies.

a soldier's bag for rations, extra clothing, etc.

Origin of haversack

1740–50; earlier havresack<French havresac<German Habersack, equivalent to Haber oats (compare dialectal English haver<Old Norse hafrar oats) + Sacksack¹

Words nearby haversack

Haverhill, Haverhill fever, Havering, have rocks in one's head, havers, haversack, Haversian canal, haversian lamella, haversian space, Haversian system, haversine

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Example sentences from the Web for haversack

Yet, no; for, on second thoughts, his cigars had gone with the haversack!
Idolatry|Julian Hawthorne
A book-bag or haversack, strapped around your shoulders, will also be a convenience.
Our Bird Comrades|Leander S. (Leander Sylvester) Keyser
When he reached the brow of the cliff he quickly cast off his knapsack and haversack, and sent them sliding down the icy path.
Stories of Heroic Deeds for Boys and Girls|James Johonnot
Spread the belt, haversack, etc., on a clean board or rock and apply the soap solution with a scrub brush.
Manual of Military Training|James A. Moss

If the men are likely to be on shore during the night, they should have a haversack and blanket slung across their shoulders.
Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy.|Bureau of Ordnance, USN

British Dictionary definitions for haversack

haversack

/ (ˈhævəˌsæk) /

noun

a canvas bag for provisions or equipment, carried on the back or shoulder

Word Origin for haversack

C18: from French havresac, from German Habersack oat bag, from Old High German habaro oats + Sack sack 1

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单词	haversack
释义	haversack [ hav-er-sak ] / ˈhæv ərˌsæk / SEE SYNONYMS FOR haversack ON THESAURUS.COM noun a single-strapped bag worn over one shoulder and used for carrying supplies. a soldier's bag for rations, extra clothing, etc. Origin of haversack 1740–50; earlier havresack<French havresac<German Habersack, equivalent to Haber oats (compare dialectal English haver<Old Norse hafrar oats) + Sacksack¹ Words nearby haversack Haverhill, Haverhill fever, Havering, have rocks in one's head, havers, haversack, Haversian canal, haversian lamella, haversian space, Haversian system, haversine Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for haversack Yet, no; for, on second thoughts, his cigars had gone with the haversack! Idolatry\|Julian Hawthorne A book-bag or haversack, strapped around your shoulders, will also be a convenience. Our Bird Comrades\|Leander S. (Leander Sylvester) Keyser When he reached the brow of the cliff he quickly cast off his knapsack and haversack, and sent them sliding down the icy path. Stories of Heroic Deeds for Boys and Girls\|James Johonnot Spread the belt, haversack, etc., on a clean board or rock and apply the soap solution with a scrub brush. Manual of Military Training\|James A. Moss If the men are likely to be on shore during the night, they should have a haversack and blanket slung across their shoulders. Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy.\|Bureau of Ordnance, USN British Dictionary definitions for haversack haversack / (ˈhævəˌsæk) / noun a canvas bag for provisions or equipment, carried on the back or shoulder Word Origin for haversack C18: from French havresac, from German Habersack oat bag, from Old High German habaro oats + Sack sack 1 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to haversack satchel, duffel bag, equipment, backpack, bundle, luggage, knapsack, briefcase, purse, sack, kit, pocket, packet, gear, suitcase, handbag, pouch, pack, carry-on, rucksack
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haversack

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