sackcloth noun 2forms 1phrases 1 noun2 •A coarse hessian style of cloth used to make sacks. •Garments worn as an act of penance.After he realised the gravity of his crime he spent some time wearing sackcloth and ashes. formssackcloths Phrases with sackcloth wear sackcloth and ashesTo publicly express regret for something done wrong.
