Definition
sackcloths
noun
- plural of sackcloth; coarse cloth typically made from goat's hair or hemp, traditionally worn as a sign of mourning or penance
Usage: often used in religious or historical contexts
Examples
- The monks wore sackcloths as a symbol of their humble devotion.
- In biblical times, people donned sackcloths during periods of mourning.
- The museum displayed ancient sackcloths used in religious ceremonies.
- She studied the weaving patterns of medieval sackcloths.
- The penitents covered themselves in sackcloths and ashes.
- Historical records describe the use of sackcloths in funeral rites.