huckaback

[ huhk-uh-bak ]

/ ˈhʌk əˌbæk /

toweling of linen or cotton, of a distinctive absorbent weave.

Also called huck.

Origin of huckaback

First recorded in 1680–90; origin uncertain

We also have huckaback towels made of cotton or linen or a mixture of cotton and linen.

Clothing and Health |Helen Kinne
And this cursed call of Huckaback's, too, to have happened after what had occurred last night between Titmouse and them!!

Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1. |Samuel Warren
Grief became rage; and the stream foamed in quite a new direction—namely, towards Huckaback.

Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1. |Samuel Warren
Thus perished the two barbers, and thus did Huckaback, under the name of Ali, reign in their stead.

The Pacha of Many Tales |Frederick Marryat

Titmouse resolved religiously to keep his own counsel; to avoid even—at all events for the present—communicating with Huckaback.

Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1. |Samuel Warren

huckaback

/ (ˈhʌkəˌbæk) /

a coarse absorbent linen or cotton fabric used for towels and informal shirts, etc Also called: huck (hʌk)

C17: of unknown origin