moccasin
|moc/ca/sin|
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/ˈmɑːkəsɪn/
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/ˈmɒkəsɪn/
soft leather shoe
Etymology
Etymology Information
'moccasin' originates from the Algonquian language, specifically the word 'makasin,' where 'mak-' meant 'shoe.'
Historical Evolution
'makasin' transformed into the French word 'mocassin,' and eventually became the modern English word 'moccasin.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'shoe,' but over time it evolved to include the meaning of a type of snake.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a soft leather shoe or slipper, traditionally worn by Native American peoples.
He wore a pair of moccasins for the camping trip.
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Noun 2
a venomous snake found in the southeastern United States, also known as the cottonmouth.
The hiker spotted a moccasin near the riverbank.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45