huckaback

noun

huck·​a·​back ˈhə-kə-ˌbak How to pronounce huckaback (audio)
: an absorbent durable fabric of cotton, linen, or both used chiefly for towels

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1696, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of huckaback was in 1696

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“Huckaback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/huckaback. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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