knapsack

English

noun

Definitions

(chiefly) A case of canvas or leather, for carrying items on the back.
(cryptography) A set of values from which a subset is chosen.

Etymology

Derived from Low German knapzak derived from Dutch, Flemish knapzak derived from Middle Dutch cnappen (bite with teeth).

Origin

Middle Dutch

cnappen

Gloss

bite with teeth

Timeline

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Cognates and derived terms

knap Dutch, Flemish
knapzak Dutch, Flemish
zak Dutch, Flemish
cnappen Middle Dutch
knapzak Low German