haversack

== English == === Etymology === From French havresac, from Low German Haaversack and/or German Habersack, Hafersack (literally “oat-sack”), from Hafer + Sack. Compare also Dutch haverzak. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈhævəsæk/ === Noun === haversack (plural haversacks) A small, strong bag carried on the back or the shoulder, usually with only one strap, and originally made of canvas. (archaic) An oat-sack, or nosebag for a horse. ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== backpack knapsack rucksack === Further reading === haversack on Wikipedia.Wikipedia