Definition of the word sacking

The word "sacking" has its roots in the word "sack," which originally referred to a large bag made of coarse fabric. This fabric was often made from hemp or flax, and it was used for various purposes, including storing goods and carrying supplies. The term "sacking" evolved from the use of this fabric to describe the act of plundering a town or city. During a sacking, attackers would often loot and destroy property, and sometimes even take captives. The term "sacking" then evolved to describe the act of dismissing someone from a job, as if they were being "thrown out" like goods from a sack.