Sackcloth Definition & Meaning

sackcloth
noun
  1. a garment made of coarse sacking; formerly worn as an indication of remorse
  2. a coarse cloth resembling sacking

"Sackcloth" in song lyrics

See how sackcloth is used in real songs:

  • "Imagine your crew geared up in ashes and sackcloth"
    Lojique — Truth Decay
  • "the sun turned black as sackcloth"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "sackcloth"

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