(also sacking) noun
[U] a rough fabric made from JUTE, etc., used for making sacks
IDIOMS
wear, put on, etc. sackcloth and ashes to behave in a way that shows that you are sorry for sth that you have done
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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