[knap.sack] n [LG knappsack or D knapzak, fr. LG & D knappen to make a snapping noise, eat + LG sack or D zak sack] (1603): a bag (as of canvas or nylon) strapped on the back and used for carrying supplies or personal belongings -- knap.sacked adj
KNAPSACK
Meaning of KNAPSACK in English
Merriam-Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Merriam Webster. 2012