|
|
Definition of Mocassin
1. Noun. Soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans.
Definition of Mocassin
1. Noun. (alternative spelling of moccasin) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Mocassin
1. moccasin [n -S] - See also: moccasin
Lexicographical Neighbors of Mocassin
| mobocrat mobocratic mobocrats mobos mobot mobots mobs mobsman mobsmen mobster | mobsters moby moc moc toe mocap moccasin moccasin flower moccasined moccasins moch | mocha mochaccino mochaccinos mochas mochell mochells mochie |
Literary usage of Mocassin
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Dictionary of English Etymology by Hensleigh Wedgwood (1859)
"to the Irish brogue and Indian mocassin, a bag of skin or leather, enveloping
the foot and laced on the instep. It is thus doubtless the same word with the ..."
2. Across the Rocky Mountains, from New York to California: With a Visit to the by William Kelly (1852)
"... Mountain Sickness—Appearance of the Country—Curious Buttes—The Little Sandy—Big
Sandy—No Heath in America—Green River—Story of the Old Pawnee mocassin. ..."
3. The settlers in Canada by Frederick Marryat (1844)
"where the fire had been lighted, and said, " The mocassin of a squaw." " Right,
then she is with them, so much the better," replied Malachi> " for, ..."
4. Hunt's Yachting Magazine (1872)
"Petrel passed mocassin to windward. The latter soon after, however, got a free
puff or two ... mocassin succeeded in doing, being evidently best on a wind, ..."
5. British Farmer's Magazine (1868)
"Spectre, roan, calved August 15,1807 ; by Patrician (24728), (22537), out of
Harmony by Cherry Duke 3rd (15763)— out of Sorceress by mocassin ..."
Other Resources:
