Defn: A scent bag, or perfume cushion, to be laid among handkerchiefe, garments, etc., to perfume them.
SACIETY
Sa*ci"e*ty, n.
Defn: Satiety. [Obs.] Bacon.
SACK
Sack, n. Etym: [OE. seck, F. sec dry (cf. Sp. seco, It secco), from
L. siccus dry, harsh; perhaps akin to Gr. sikata sand, Ir. sesc dry,
W. hysp. Cf. Desiccate.]
Defn: A anme formerly given to various dry Spanish wines. "Sherris sack." Shak. Sack posset, a posset made of sack, and some other ingredients.
SACK
Sack, n. Etym: [OE. sak, sek, AS. sacc, sæcc, L. saccus, Gr. sak; cf.
F. sac from the Latin. Cf. Sac, Satchel, Sack to plunder.]
1. A bag for holding and carrying goods of any kind; a receptacle made of some kind of pliable material, as cloth, leather, and the like; a large pouch.
2. A measure of varying capacity, according to local usage and the substance. The American sack of salt is 215 pounds; the sack of wheat, two bushels. McElrath.
3. Etym: [Perhaps a different word.]
Defn: Originally, a loosely hanging garnment for women, worn like a cloak about the shoulders, and serving as a decorative appendage to the gown; now, an outer garment with sleeves, worn by women; as, a dressing saek. [Written also sacque.]