What does "haversack" mean?
Haversack: A bag or case, usually of stout cloth, in which a soldier carries his rations when on a march; -- distinguished from knapsack.
Additional senses
- 2.A gunner's case or bag used carry cartridges from the ammunition chest to the piece in loading.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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