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Definition of haversack

haversack

/ˈhæv.ɚ.sæk/
hav · er · sack
Plural:haversacks
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haversack Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A stout bag carried on the back or over the shoulder, traditionally used by soldiers and hikers for carrying provisions and personal items.

Example

"The seasoned hiker adjusted the thick canvas strap of his haversack before beginning the steep ascent up the mountain trail."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Mid 18th century: from French havresac, derived from the German Habersack or Hafersack, literally meaning 'oat sack', originally used to carry oats for cavalry horses.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Haversack. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/haversack
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