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Definition of Sackcloth
1. Noun. A garment made of coarse sacking; formerly worn as an indication of remorse.
Generic synonyms: Garment
2. Noun. A coarse cloth resembling sacking.
Definition of Sackcloth
1. n. Linen or cotton cloth such as sacks are made of; coarse cloth; anciently, a cloth or garment worn in mourning, distress, mortification, or penitence.
Definition of Sackcloth
1. Noun. A coarse hessian style of cloth used to make sacks. ¹
2. Noun. (Usually paired with 'ashes'), garments worn as an act of penance. Now often used figuratively. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Sackcloth
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