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Etymology
The term derived through the French from German language Hafersack and Dutch language haverzak, meaning an oat-sack, a nose-bag for a horse. Hafer and haver meant oats.
Noun
en-noun
- A small, strong bag carried on the back or the shoulder, usually with only one strap. Originally made of canvas.
- archaic oat-sack, or nose-bag for a horse.
Translations
trans-top|oat bag
Dutch: haverzak
German: Hafersack
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See also
backpack
knapsack
rucksack
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ru:haversack
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