Meaning & use
Haversacks
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Sturdy bags, typically made of canvas, carried over one shoulder for holding rations, supplies, or personal items, especially by soldiers or hikers.
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The soldiers packed their haversacks with rations before the march.
Hikers in the 19th century carried haversacks instead of modern backpacks.
A note on using this word
Originally from German 'Habersack', literally 'oat sack', used by cavalry to carry horse feed.
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