noun
historicalIn Mexico and South America: (originally) a basket or coffer lined or covered with leather; (later) a leather trunk, bag, or pack; a leather tobacco pouch.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Gage (?1603–1656), Dominican friar and writer. From Spanish petaca from Nahuatl petlācalli woven wicker hamper or coffer, perhaps from petlatl woven mat + ācalli boat.
Are You Learning English? Here Are Our Top English Tips