haversack
4 synonyms for haversack, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small, sturdy bag, usually with just one strap, carried on the back or shoulder, originally made of canvas.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Came into English from French havresac, from Low German Haaversack and/or German Habersack and Hafersack (literally "oat-sack"), from Hafer and Sack. Compare also Dutch haverzak.
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