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shoepac

Syllabification: (shoe·pac)
Pronunciation: /ˈSHo͞oˌpak/

(also shoepack)
Definition of shoepac

noun

  • a commercially manufactured oiled leather boot, typically having a rubber sole.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Delaware (Unami) sippack 'shoes', from čípahkpo 'moccasins', later assimilated to shoe

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