larrigan

[ lar-i-guhn ]

noun

1. a knee-high boot of oiled leather with a moccasin foot, worn by lumbermen and trappers.

larrigan

/ ˈlærɪɡən /

noun

1. a knee-high oiled leather moccasin boot worn by trappers, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of larrigan¹

First recorded in 1885–90; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of larrigan¹

C19: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

I told Larrigan to fire off the stern starboard gun to see if it was in working order, and it wasn't!

From Project Gutenberg

They were of a double-soled larrigan, with a low heel of a single welt.

From Project Gutenberg

It missed the foot itself, but it shaved the stout cowhide larrigan that covered the foot, slicing it as if with a knife.

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