sackcloth

English

noun
Definitions
  • A coarse hessian style of cloth used to make sacks.
  • (Usually paired with 'ashes'), garments worn as an act of penance. Now often used figuratively.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English sakcloth com from English sack (bag, sherry) + English cloth.

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English

cloth

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