: a bag similar to a knapsack but worn over one shoulder
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebThere was the field bag (a canvas haversack used by soldiers in both world wars), the satchel (worn across the body and popularized by Indiana Jones), and the tote bag (notably prevalent among readers of The New Yorker). Nick Haramis, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2021 The next entry shows Gigger was docked pay for losing a canteen and a haversack. Dennis Hohenberger, Courant Community, 14 Mar. 2018
Word History
Etymology
French havresac, from German Habersack bag for oats, from Haber oats + Sack bag