Associations to the word «Haversack»

Wiktionary

HAVERSACK, noun. A small, strong bag carried on the back or the shoulder, usually with only one strap. Originally made of canvas.
HAVERSACK, noun. (archaic) oat-sack, or nose-bag for a horse.

Dictionary definition

HAVERSACK, noun. A bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope