sacque

noun

1
2
: an infant's usually short jacket that fastens at the neck

Word History

Etymology

alteration of sack entry 1

First Known Use

1762, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sacque was in 1762

Dictionary Entries Near sacque

Cite this Entry

“Sacque.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sacque. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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