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sacket

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sack·​et | \ ˈsakə̇t \
plural -s

Definition of sacket

1 Scottish : a small sack or wallet
2 Scottish : a small person especially of a rascally or stupid nature

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History and Etymology for sacket

Middle English sakett, from Middle French saquet, sachet small bag

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“Sacket.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sacket. Accessed 17 January 2020.

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