sack
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9.9
- noun
- /sæk/
- Archaic
- The following year, the city was still thriving, and the woman returned with her eight volumes containing half of the world's knowledge and offered it for two sacks of gold.
Examples
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Corwyn put them in a sack for safekeeping.
Fiction book (1993) -
"Four sacks of gold," she said sweetly.
Blog text (27) -
Without being asked, she sets him up a Dry Sack with a long red straw.
Fiction book (1992) -
A shot of gin will sometimes do it, better than sherris-sack.
Fiction book (1990) -
We see Henry reach in the sack and pull out cheeses, dried sausages, a large jar of vinegar peppers, and dried mushrooms.
Fiction book (1990) -
During the 16th century, many people enjoyed a sack while dining, particularly in Spain.
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She poured a glass of sack to accompany the rich flavor of the seafood.
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The King was known for his fondness for sack, which he served at grand feasts.
Synonyms
34
5.4
A wine with added alcohol from southern Spain, often dry or sweet, served before a meal
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6.7
A dry white wine from Chablis, France, sometimes made elsewhere
1
9.3
A sweet white wine that comes from the Canary Islands
Idioms
1
9.9
A thing or deal you accept before you know its real value that often turns out disappointing
Compounds
A piece of clothing with thin straps behind the neck and a loose straight shape
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Etymology
The old word sack was used in English for strong Spanish wines, including what we now call sherry, so when writers mentioned 'sack' they meant a kind of strong, fortified wine.