Moccasin vs. Loafer

Moccasinnoun

A traditional Native North American shoe, usually without a heel or sole, made of a piece of deerskin or other soft leather turned up at the edges which are either stitched together at the top of the shoe, or sewn to a vamp (a piece covering the top of the foot).

Moccasinnoun

A modern shoe with either a low or no heel resembling a traditional Native American moccasin in that the leather forming the sides of the shoe is stitched at the top.

Moccasinnoun

A light beige colour, like that of a moccasin.

Moccasinnoun

Any of several North American snakes of the genus Agkistrodon, particularly the copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix) and the cottonmouth or water moccasin (Agkistrodon piscivorus).

Moccasinnoun

A shoe made of deerskin, or other soft leather, the sole and upper part being one piece. It is the customary shoe worn by the American Indians.

Moccasinnoun

A poisonous snake of the Southern United States. The water moccasin (Ancistrodon piscivorus syn. Agkistrodon piscivorus, also called cottonmouth and cottonmouth water moccasin) is usually found in or near water. Above, it is olive brown, barred with black; beneath, it is brownish yellow, mottled with darker. The upland moccasin is Ancistrodon atrofuscus. They resemble rattlesnakes, but are without rattles.

Moccasinnoun

soft leather shoe; originally worn by native Americans

Moccasin

A moccasin is a shoe, made of deerskin or other soft leather, consisting of a sole (made with leather that has not been ) and sides made of one piece of leather, stitched together at the top, and sometimes with a vamp (additional panel of leather). The sole is soft and flexible and the upper part often is adorned with embroidery or beading.

Loafernoun

An idle person.

Loafernoun

A shoe with no laces, resembling a moccasin.

Loafernoun

A wolf, especially a grey or timber wolf.

Loafernoun

One who loafs; a lazy lounger.

Loafernoun

A type of shoe without laces which can be easily slipped on or off; - originally a trademark; as, he bought a new pair of loafers.

Loafernoun

person who does no work;

Loafernoun

a low leather step-in shoe; the top resembles a moccasin but it has a broad flat heel