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haversack

American  
[hav-er-sak] / ˈhæv ərˌsæk /

noun

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

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

haversack British  
/ ˈhævəˌsæk /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of haversack

1740–50; earlier havresack < French havresac < German Habersack, equivalent to Haber oats (compare dialectal English haver < Old Norse hafrar oats) + Sack sack 1

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