shoepac

or shoe·pack

[ shoo-pak ]

noun

1. a heavy, laced, waterproof boot.

Word History and Origins

Origin of shoepac¹

First recorded in 1745–55, Americanism; 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

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

From Project Gutenberg