Sackcloth (noun)

A type of coarse and rough cloth, typically made of burlap or other natural fibers, used to make bags, clothing or other items.

Origin:

From the old english word "sacccloth" meaning "a coarse cloth", it first appeared in the 8th century.

Examples:

1. In the Bible, it was said that one should wear sackcloth as a sign of mourning or repentance.
2. The sackcloth bags were filled with grain and ready to be shipped.
3. The hermit was dressed in a rough sackcloth robe.
4. Sackcloth was used to make the actor's costume for the medieval play.
5. The sackcloth was woven from rough fibers to make it durable.