Where does “moccasin” come from?
Moccasin comes from Powhatan mockasins, a word of unknown original meaning that entered English through contact with Powhatan-speaking peoples of Virginia.
moccasin (English): A traditional Native North American shoe, usually...
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- A traditional Native North American shoe, usually...
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