shoepac
Americannoun
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.
From Outdoor Sports and Games by Miller, Claude H.
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