kyack

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English[edit]

Etymology 1[edit]

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Noun[edit]

kyack (plural kyacks)

  1. A packsack to be swung on either side of a packsaddle.
    • 1920, Peter B. Kyne, chapter XV, in The Understanding Heart:
      From the tonneau of Bentley's car the sheriff and Garland removed the groceries and sick-room supplies, stowing them in the kyacks.

Etymology 2[edit]

Noun[edit]

kyack (plural kyacks)

  1. Obsolete spelling of kayak