"towsack" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: towsacks [plural]
Etymology: From tow + sack. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|tow|sack}} tow + sack Head templates: {{en-noun}} towsack (plural towsacks)
  1. (Appalachia) A kind of burlap sack; a gunny sack. Tags: Appalachia Synonyms: toe sack
    Sense id: en-towsack-en-noun-JG1TbHAm Categories (other): Appalachian English, English entries with incorrect language header

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