KNAPSACK


Meaning of KNAPSACK in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈnap-ˌsak ]

noun

Etymology: Low German knappsack or Dutch knapzak, from Low German & Dutch knappen to make a snapping noise, eat + Low German sack or Dutch zak sack

Date: 1603

: a bag (as of canvas or nylon) strapped on the back and used for carrying supplies or personal belongings

• knap·sacked -ˌsakt adjective

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