sackcloth
Translation
sackcloth, burlap
Examples
He wore sackcloth as a sign of repentance.
He wore sackcloth as a sign of repentance.
The potatoes were stored in a large sackcloth bag.
The potatoes were stored in a large sackcloth bag.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable noun)) a coarse fabric made from flax or hemp He wore sackcloth as a sign of repentance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: burlap, hessian
Etymology
A compound of 'sack' and 'cloth'. Literally, cloth for making sacks.
Memory Tips
Picture the rough, coarse brown fabric used for potato sacks.