haversack

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder

Etymology

From French havresac, from Low German Haaversack and/or German Habersack, Hafersack (literally “oat-sack”), from Hafer + Sack. Compare also Dutch haverzak.

In classic literature

Synonyms

backpack, back pack, knapsack, packsack, rucksack

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