Definition

A bag used to hold wool or the official seat of the Lord Chancellor in the House of Lords.

Example

The Lord Chancellor sat on the woolsack during the session in the House of Lords.

Conversation

Did you know the woolsack is an important symbol in the House of Lords?

Yeah, I heard it represents the wool industry in Britain.

It's interesting how such a simple item can have so much history.

Definitely! I wonder who gets to sit on the woolsack during debates.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Woolsack → The word originates from Old English 'wull' (meaning wool) and 'sæc' (meaning sack). A woolsack is literally a sack filled with wool, historically used as a seat in the House of Lords in England.

Memory Tip

Picture a 'sack' ('sæc') filled with 'wool' ('wull') — that's why a woolsack is a sack of wool.

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