sackcloth

/ˈsækˌklɔθ/
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Other forms: sackcloths

Definitions of sackcloth
  1. noun
    a coarse cloth resembling sacking
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    type of:
    cloth, fabric, material, textile
    artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
  2. noun
    a garment made of coarse sacking; formerly worn as an indication of remorse
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    type of:
    garment
    an article of clothing
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