Definition of HAVERSACK

haversack

Plural: haversacks

Noun

  • a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
  • A small, strong bag carried on the back or the shoulder, usually with only one strap, and originally made of canvas.
  • An oat-sack, or nosebag for a horse.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

back pack, backpack, knapsack, packsack, rucksack

Scrabble Score: 21

haversack: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
haversack: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
haversack: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

haversack: valid Words With Friends Word