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mukluk
[ muhk-luhk ]
noun
- a soft boot worn by the Inuit and Yupik in the American Arctic, often lined with fur and usually made of sealskin or reindeer skin.
- a similar boot with a soft sole, usually worn for lounging.
mukluk
/ ˈmʌklʌk /
noun
- a soft boot, usually of sealskin, worn by the Inuit
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Word History and Origins
Origin of mukluk1
First recorded in 1865–70, Americanism; from Yupik maklak “bearded seal,” incorrectly taken to mean “sealskin,” then transferred to “boots made of sealskin”
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Word History and Origins
Origin of mukluk1
from Inuktitut muklok large seal
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Example Sentences
Although traditional mukluks were hand fitted and sewn with caribou hide and sinew, when fitted right, these use the same principals to keep your feet warm in very cold temperatures.
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