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crocus sack
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crocus sack

cro·cus sack or cro·cus bag


noun 
Definition:
 
Southern U.S. 
Same as  gunnysack



Regional History

Crocus sack is a Virginian Piedmont term that spreads southward below the South Midland territory, where tow sack prevails. In Southern regions, the spelling form croker sack recurs and has become far more common there than the original form.

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