Hassock (noun)
has-ok
A cushion for kneeling on in church, while at prayer.
A firm clump of grass or matted vegetation in marshy or boggy ground.
Old English hassuc (in hassock (sense 2 of the noun)), of unknown origin.
Example sentences
“He knelt on the hassock, hands together, pondering his life choices”
“The hassocks stood, grassy sentinels above the peat bog”
Word of the Day - Semiquincentennial (noun) se-mee-kwin-sen-tee-nee-al
