• Haversack

    Origin

    1749 From French havresac, from *Hawersack ("oat sack"). See German Hafer, Dutch haver.

    Full definition of haversack

    Noun

    haversack

    (plural haversacks)
    1. A small, strong bag carried on the back or the shoulder, usually with only one strap. Originally made of canvas.
    2. (archaic) oat-sack, or nose-bag for a horse.
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