KNAPSACKS

Noun

knapsacks

plural of knapsack

Verb

knapsacks

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of knapsack

Source: Wiktionary


KNAPSACK

Knap"sack`, n. Etym: [D. knapzak; knappen to eat + zak a bag. See Knap, v. t., and Sack.]

Definition: A case of canvas or leather, for carrying on the back a soldier's necessaries, or the clothing, etc., of a traveler. And each one fills his knapsack or his scrip With some rare thing that on the field is found. Drayton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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