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huckaback
(hucka|back)
Pronunciation:
/ˈhʌkəbak/
noun
[
mass noun
]
a strong linen or cotton fabric with a rough surface, used for towelling and glass cloths.
Origin:
late 17th century
: of unknown origin
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