dressing sack

dressing sack ExamplesWord Origin noun

Origin of dressing sack An Americanism dating back to 1860–65 Examples from the Web for dressing sack Historical Examples of dressing sack

If we take a Hubbard and cut it off at the hips, we have only a dressing-sack with a yoke.

Myrtle Reed

“Nannette, pray, get me a shawl or dressing-sack,” she whispered to the girl.

Mrs. Georgie Sheldon

Turning any corner, a dressing-sack or a cul-de-sac may bring you up short.

O. Henry

I undressed myself rapidly, put on a dressing-sack, and threw myself upon the bed.

Miriam Coles Harris

Arla came in on tiptoe, dressed in white gown and dressing-sack and with her hair loose.

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