Why Is It Called Doodlesack?

It's from the German word for German bagpipes, the Dudelsack- bagpipes were used all over Europe and even in the Near East.

What does Doodlesack mean?

Doodlesacknoun. the Scotch bagpipe. Etymology: [Cf. G. dudelsack.]

Is doodle sack a term for a scarecrow?

Which of the following is NOT a term for a scarecrow? Hodmedod, Murmet, Doodle sack, Hay-man, Gallybagger, Tattie Bogal, Mommet, Mawkin, Bwbach. Answer: Doodle Sack. ... Either way you look at it, while the Scarecrow may not have had a heart, he does go by a lot of names!

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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