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Definition of moccasined

moccasined

/ˈmɑː.kə.sɪnd/
moc · ca · sined

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moccasined Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Wearing moccasins; having one's feet covered with soft leather shoes.

Example

"The moccasined hunter moved silently through the dry autumn leaves, careful not to snap any twigs."

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the noun 'moccasin' (which originated from Algonquian languages, such as the Powhatan word 'makasin') combined with the English suffix '-ed', used to denote someone wearing or equipped with a particular item of clothing.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Moccasined. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/moccasined
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