hopsack

English

noun
Definitions
  • (countable) A hemp sack used for holding hops.
  • (uncountable) A coarse, loosely-woven clothing fabric.

Etymology

Compound from English hop (move rapidly between locations) + English sack (bag, sherry).

Origin

English

sack

Gloss

bag, sherry

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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