shoepac

shoe·pac

also shoe·pack  (sho͞o′păk′)
n.
A heavy, warm, waterproof laced boot.
[Alteration (influenced by shoe) of pidgin Delaware seppock, shoe, shoes, from Unami chípahko, shoes.]
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shoepac

or

shoepack

n
1. (Clothing & Fashion) a warm, waterproof laced boot worn during cold weather
2. (Clothing & Fashion) a type of moccasin with an extra sole
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shoe•pac

or shoe•pack

(ˈʃuˌpæk)

n.
a heavy, laced, waterproof boot.
Also called pac.
[1745–55, by folk etym. < (Delaware-based pidgin) seppock shoe < Delaware (Unami) čípahkɔ shoes]
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