Saco
/ˈsɑːkoʊ/noun
A rare English loanword meaning a sack, bag, or coarse cloth container, from Spanish or Portuguese saco.
Did you know?The ultimate source, Greek sakkos, referred both to a sack and to rough haircloth—material famously associated with mourning, asceticism, and ritual penitence.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Hebrew
Hebrew
śaq
“Sackcloth or a coarse woven sack”
Ancient Greek
Greek
sákkos
“A sack or coarse cloth, borrowed from an eastern language”
Classical Latin
Latin
saccus
“A sack, bag, or coarse garment”
Medieval Spanish
Spanish
saco
“A sack, bag, or jacket-like outer garment”
Medieval Portuguese
Portuguese
saco
“A sack, bag, or coat”
Modern English
English
saco
“A rare borrowing meaning a sack or bag”