shoepac

American

[shoo-pak] / ˈʃuˌpæk /

Or shoepack

noun

a heavy, laced, waterproof boot.

Etymology

Origin of shoepac

First recorded in 1745–55, originally, an Indian moccasin with an extra sole, by folk etymology from Delaware Jargon ( Swedish spelling) síppack, ( English spelling) seppock “shoe,” from Unami Delaware čípahkɔ “shoes” (singular čí·p·akw, cognate with Northern Unami ( German spelling) machtschipak )

Example Sentences

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A shoepac In all winter sports, especially in Canada, the custom is to wear gaily coloured goods.

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