sackcloth
nounUK /ˈsæk.klɒθ/
US /ˈsæk.klɔːθ/
Sackcloth is a rough, scratchy cloth made from thick fibers.
The old farmer wore a sackcloth shirt while working in the fields.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A rough cloth worn as a sign of sadness or sorrow.
In the story, the king put on sackcloth to show he was sorry.
3. A fabric used for making bags and sacks.
They filled the sackcloth bags with grain.
4. Clothing made of rough, scratchy material.
The prisoner was given sackcloth to wear.