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The correct spelling is sackcloth.

How to pronounce sackcloth

noun

Say it like: Sak-clo-th

The correct spelling is sackcloth. A coarse hessian style of cloth used to make sacks. For example: "After he realised the gravity of his crime he spent some time wearing sackcloth and ashes."

Usage Examples

After he realised the gravity of his crime he spent some time wearing sackcloth and ashes.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A coarse hessian style of cloth used to make sacks.
  2. 2.(Usually paired with 'ashes'), garments worn as an act of penance. Now often used figuratively.

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