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Moccasin vs. Loafer — What's the Difference?

Moccasin vs. Loafer — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Moccasin and Loafer

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Moccasin

A moccasin is a shoe, made of deerskin or other soft leather, consisting of a sole (made with leather that has not been "worked") 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.

Loafer

One who is habitually idle
Disliked loafers on the job.

Moccasin

A soft leather slipper traditionally worn by certain Native American peoples.

Loafer

A low leather step-in shoe with an upper resembling a moccasin but with a broad, flat heel.

Moccasin

Footwear resembling such a slipper.
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Loafer

An idle person.

Moccasin

A water moccasin.

Loafer

A shoe with no laces, resembling a moccasin.

Moccasin

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).

Loafer

A wolf, especially a grey or timber wolf.

Moccasin

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.

Loafer

(dialect) To loaf around; to be idle.

Moccasin

A light beige colour, like that of a moccasin.

Loafer

One who loafs; a lazy lounger.

Moccasin

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

Loafer

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.

Moccasin

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.

Loafer

Person who does no work;
A lazy bum

Moccasin

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.

Loafer

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

Moccasin

Soft leather shoe; originally worn by native Americans

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