Pack ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Pack ( noun )

1. A bundle made up and prepared to be carried, as on the back of an animal or a person.
2. A number of things wrapped or bound together for carrying; a bundle.
3. A group of animals, especially wolves, living and hunting together.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french pacque, from medieval latin pacca, from latin pactum, from neuter of pactus, past participle of pacisci to make a pact, arrange, from pangere to fasten.

Examples:

1. She carried a pack on her back.
2. The hiker had a pack filled with food and water.
3. The pack of wolves was howling in the distance.
4. The pack of cards was shuffled and dealt.
5. The pack of cigarettes were opened and shared among the group.

(As a verb)

Pack ( verb )

1. A bundle made up and prepared to be carried, as on the back of an animal or a person.
2. A number of things wrapped or bound together for carrying; a bundle.
3. A group of animals, especially wolves, living and hunting together.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french pacque, from medieval latin pacca, from latin pactum, from neuter of pactus, past participle of pacisci to make a pact, arrange, from pangere to fasten.

Examples:

1. She carried a pack on her back.
2. The hiker had a pack filled with food and water.
3. The pack of wolves was howling in the distance.
4. The pack of cards was shuffled and dealt.
5. The pack of cigarettes were opened and shared among the group.