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Pronunciation: /sak/
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Definition of sack

noun

[mass noun] historical
  • a dry white wine formerly imported into Britain from Spain and the Canaries.

Origin:

early 16th century: from the phrase wyne seck, from French vin sec 'dry wine'

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