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sackcloth

Speech parts

1. sackcloth - Noun

2. sackcloth - Adjective

Meaning

Linen or cotton cloth such as sacks are made of; coarse cloth; anciently, a cloth or garment worn in mourning, distress, mortification, or penitence.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Art-the meaning of the pattern of our common actions in reality. The cloth-of-gold that hides behind the sackcloth of reality, forced out by the pain of human memory. Lawrence Durrell

I could be a vegan in sackcloth and flip-flops, but I find fabulous boots with periwinkle cuffs a far preferable option. Victoria Moran

Under the sackcloth there is something else. Portuguese Proverb

Who can tie an oven brush, weave a sackcloth and turn over chitterlings is ready for marriage. Estonian Proverb

Under the sackcloth there is something hid. Spanish Proverb

Who can tie an oven brush, weave a sackcloth and turn over. Estonian Proverb

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